YEARLY HIGH
1.5162 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.2125 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3889 SZL

2013 BOB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.2125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3037 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2556 to the December average rate of 1.5003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5162 was up 18.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,581 SZL
2012 Average 5,912 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 6,063 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,518.46 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5248
1.2312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SZL 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 1.3198, compared to 1.4580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1570 SZL (High: 1.4367 / Low: 1.2797). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 SZL (High: 1.2808 / Low: 1.2619).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1570
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.5003) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2654 (+21.50%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.5003
2012 Avg (December) 1.2349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2918 1.2125 1.2556
February 1.2808 1.2619 1.2715
March 1.3327 1.2905 1.3142
April 1.3233 1.2738 1.3034
May 1.4367 1.2797 1.3333
June 1.4748 1.4049 1.4407
July 1.4744 1.4056 1.4361
August 1.5029 1.4163 1.4563
September 1.4897 1.4030 1.4461
October 1.4590 1.4139 1.4332
November 1.5035 1.4580 1.4759
December 1.5162 1.4757 1.5003