YEARLY HIGH
10.7712 BOB
YEARLY LOW
10.2792 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5556 BOB

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,856 BOB
2012 Average 53,167 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 51,396 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,459.54 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.7593
10.3523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2861
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (February) 10.6763
2012 Avg (February) 10.6798

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