YEARLY HIGH
0.0801 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0744 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0773 BOB

2013 XPF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0778 to the December average rate of 0.0793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0801 was up 3.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 400 BOB
2012 Average 374 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 372 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.49 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0796
0.0754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0768, compared to 0.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0033 BOB (High: 0.0799 / Low: 0.0766). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BOB (High: 0.0776 / Low: 0.0765).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0793) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+3.28%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0793
2012 Avg (December) 0.0767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0792 0.0762 0.0778
February 0.0799 0.0766 0.0783
March 0.0768 0.0750 0.0759
April 0.0768 0.0750 0.0762
May 0.0770 0.0750 0.0760
June 0.0781 0.0754 0.0768
July 0.0769 0.0744 0.0757
August 0.0776 0.0765 0.0771
September 0.0784 0.0761 0.0773
October 0.0800 0.0782 0.0789
November 0.0786 0.0774 0.0781
December 0.0801 0.0784 0.0793