YEARLY HIGH
1.6376 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.0916 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2234 BOB

2013 VEF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.6376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 1.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5460 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6264 to the December average rate of 1.0985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6376 was up 0.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,188 BOB
2012 Average 8,086 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 5,458 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,730.15 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6814
1.0448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 1.3487, compared to 1.0981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.5262 BOB (High: 1.6358 / Low: 1.1096). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 BOB (High: 1.1010 / Low: 1.0955).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5262
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.6284) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+1.41%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.6284
2012 Avg (February) 1.6057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6303 1.6199 1.6264
February 1.6376 1.6239 1.6284
March 1.6358 1.1096 1.5108
April 1.1145 1.1046 1.1101
May 1.1151 1.1088 1.1112
June 1.1122 1.0974 1.1052
July 1.1020 1.0916 1.0978
August 1.1009 1.0947 1.0979
September 1.1025 1.0920 1.0978
October 1.0997 1.0939 1.0982
November 1.1010 1.0955 1.0981
December 1.1042 1.0968 1.0985