YEARLY HIGH
0.4875 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4427 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4634 CHF

2013 BBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.4875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.4427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4620 to the December average rate of 0.4469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4875 was down 2.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4975, 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 2,437 CHF
2012 Average 2,345 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,214 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.93 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4811
0.4438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CHF 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 0.4682, compared to 0.4586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0230 CHF (High: 0.4875 / Low: 0.4645). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 CHF (High: 0.4759 / Low: 0.4700).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.4780) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+1.90%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.4780
2012 Avg (May) 0.4691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4673 0.4558 0.4620
February 0.4671 0.4539 0.4603
March 0.4759 0.4700 0.4729
April 0.4745 0.4621 0.4682
May 0.4875 0.4645 0.4780
June 0.4787 0.4603 0.4677
July 0.4850 0.4636 0.4724
August 0.4669 0.4596 0.4628
September 0.4718 0.4530 0.4617
October 0.4568 0.4462 0.4516
November 0.4611 0.4530 0.4563
December 0.4542 0.4427 0.4469