2013 SDG to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5880 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.2104 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5432 BOB

2013 SDG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.5880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 1.2104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3775 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5835 to the December average rate of 1.2124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5880 was down 39.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,940 BOB

2012 Average 10,514 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 6,052 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,887.75 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6217

1.1752

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5828, compared to 1.5036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.3574 BOB (High: 1.5696 / Low: 1.2122). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BOB (High: 1.5855 / Low: 1.5819).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3574

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.5837) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5783), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9946 (-38.58%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.5837

2012 Avg (March) 2.5783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5874	1.5807	1.5835
February	1.5855	1.5819	1.5836
March	1.5880	1.5809	1.5837
April	1.5855	1.5798	1.5833
May	1.5868	1.5815	1.5845
June	1.5872	1.5664	1.5780
July	1.5719	1.5642	1.5677
August	1.5709	1.5652	1.5677
September	1.5695	1.5644	1.5676
October	1.5718	1.5649	1.5677
November	1.5696	1.2122	1.5387
December	1.2144	1.2104	1.2124