YEARLY HIGH
2.1182 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.7698 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9360 BBD

2013 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.1182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1.7698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3483 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0991 to the December average rate of 1.7951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1182 was down 1.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,591 BBD
2012 Average 10,357 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,849 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,741.70 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1295
1.7647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to BBD 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 2.0288, compared to 1.8431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1442 BBD (High: 2.0633 / Low: 1.9192). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 BBD (High: 2.0869 / Low: 2.0440).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1442
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0987 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.0991) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+0.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.0991
2012 Avg (January) 2.0805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1182 2.0749 2.0991
February 2.0869 2.0440 2.0638
March 2.0958 2.0390 2.0689
April 2.1077 2.0521 2.0751
May 2.0633 1.9192 1.9824
June 1.9468 1.8276 1.8838
July 1.8537 1.7938 1.8319
August 1.8405 1.7803 1.8081
September 1.8941 1.7833 1.8557
October 1.9395 1.8761 1.9042
November 1.9050 1.8157 1.8635
December 1.8290 1.7698 1.7951