2013 XDR to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 XDR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the XDR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 10.7712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 10.2792.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4919 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7253 to the December average rate of 10.6331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.7712 was down 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.8212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
XDR to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.5705, compared to 10.5407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2861 BOB (High: 10.6675 / Low: 10.3814). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0860 BOB (High: 10.6085 / Low: 10.5225).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1677 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 10.6763) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.6798), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-0.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7706 | 10.6518 | 10.7253 |
| February | 10.7712 | 10.5724 | 10.6763 |
| March | 10.5585 | 10.4638 | 10.5086 |
| April | 10.5504 | 10.4400 | 10.5121 |
| May | 10.5857 | 10.4053 | 10.4759 |
| June | 10.6675 | 10.3814 | 10.5247 |
| July | 10.4756 | 10.2792 | 10.3862 |
| August | 10.5479 | 10.4078 | 10.4922 |
| September | 10.5998 | 10.4120 | 10.5187 |
| October | 10.6938 | 10.5692 | 10.6389 |
| November | 10.6085 | 10.5225 | 10.5754 |
| December | 10.7087 | 10.5869 | 10.6331 |