YEARLY HIGH
0.5497 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.4143 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4963 XCD

2013 ARS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1354 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5463 to the December average rate of 0.4266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5497 was down 12.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,748 XCD
2012 Average 2,975 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 2,071 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 676.98 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5582
0.4147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XCD 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 0.5274, compared to 0.4652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0259 XCD (High: 0.4402 / Low: 0.4143). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 XCD (High: 0.5497 / Low: 0.5429).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.5463) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0790 (-12.63%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.5463
2012 Avg (January) 0.6253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5497 0.5429 0.5463
February 0.5427 0.5357 0.5395
March 0.5353 0.5266 0.5310
April 0.5283 0.5214 0.5246
May 0.5210 0.5115 0.5162
June 0.5115 0.5014 0.5070
July 0.5012 0.4911 0.4970
August 0.4907 0.4765 0.4843
September 0.4763 0.4669 0.4714
October 0.4664 0.4574 0.4623
November 0.4561 0.4401 0.4495
December 0.4402 0.4143 0.4266