2013 SYP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0999 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0489 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0800 BOB

2013 SYP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SYP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.0999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0510 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0985 to the December average rate of 0.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -50.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0999 was down 24.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 499 BOB

2012 Average 554 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 245 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.76 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1047

0.0441

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0990, compared to 0.0610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0990

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0376 BOB (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0610). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0984).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0997) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1149), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0152 (-13.22%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0997

2012 Avg (May) 0.1149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0986	0.0984	0.0985
February	0.0988	0.0983	0.0986
March	0.0990	0.0986	0.0988
April	0.0998	0.0990	0.0994
May	0.0999	0.0994	0.0997
June	0.0998	0.0984	0.0991
July	0.0988	0.0979	0.0985
August	0.0986	0.0610	0.0646
September	0.0610	0.0514	0.0541
October	0.0509	0.0499	0.0502
November	0.0498	0.0493	0.0495
December	0.0494	0.0489	0.0491