YEARLY HIGH
2.6034 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.5421 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5711 BOB

2013 XCD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 2.6034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.5421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0612 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5852 to the December average rate of 2.5587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6034 was up 0.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,017 BOB
2012 Average 12,851 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,711 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.14 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5916
2.5535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.5846, compared to 2.5576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0362 BOB (High: 2.5913 / Low: 2.5551). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 BOB (High: 2.5613 / Low: 2.5481).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.5884) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+1.34%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.5884
2012 Avg (February) 2.5541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5917 2.5746 2.5852
February 2.6034 2.5808 2.5884
March 2.6000 2.5760 2.5871
April 2.5957 2.5726 2.5855
May 2.5967 2.5821 2.5877
June 2.5913 2.5551 2.5739
July 2.5656 2.5421 2.5568
August 2.5640 2.5502 2.5573
September 2.5672 2.5427 2.5566
October 2.5613 2.5481 2.5583
November 2.5649 2.5514 2.5577
December 2.5700 2.5546 2.5587