YEARLY HIGH
0.5353 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4920 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5150 CAD

2013 BBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.4920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4960 to the December average rate of 0.5319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5353 was up 2.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,676 CAD
2012 Average 2,499 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,460 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.36 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5355
0.4924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CAD 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 0.5079, compared to 0.5221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0175 CAD (High: 0.5258 / Low: 0.5084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 CAD (High: 0.5353 / Low: 0.5294).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.5319) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0367 (+7.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.5319
2012 Avg (December) 0.4952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5034 0.4920 0.4960
February 0.5141 0.4982 0.5041
March 0.5152 0.5083 0.5120
April 0.5133 0.5053 0.5093
May 0.5189 0.5019 0.5101
June 0.5258 0.5084 0.5162
July 0.5288 0.5135 0.5204
August 0.5268 0.5143 0.5200
September 0.5273 0.5128 0.5180
October 0.5235 0.5145 0.5180
November 0.5305 0.5211 0.5242
December 0.5353 0.5294 0.5319