YEARLY HIGH
0.3362 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3019 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3198 GBP

2013 BBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.3362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0343 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3129 to the December average rate of 0.3053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3362 was up 3.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3264, 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 1,681 GBP
2012 Average 1,578 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,510 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.47 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3340
0.3027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to GBP 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 0.3240, compared to 0.3156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0139 GBP (High: 0.3304 / Low: 0.3165). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.3134 / Low: 0.3084).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.3295) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+2.81%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.3295
2012 Avg (July) 0.3205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3184 0.3073 0.3129
February 0.3304 0.3165 0.3228
March 0.3357 0.3283 0.3314
April 0.3310 0.3221 0.3265
May 0.3323 0.3211 0.3269
June 0.3291 0.3181 0.3233
July 0.3362 0.3249 0.3295
August 0.3303 0.3191 0.3226
September 0.3224 0.3093 0.3151
October 0.3134 0.3084 0.3108
November 0.3144 0.3055 0.3104
December 0.3073 0.3019 0.3053