2013 BBD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BBD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BBD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4022.3667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 3822.5175.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 199.8492 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3977.6667 to the December average rate of 4006.5979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4022.3667 was down 0.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 4030.1500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BBD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3908.2555, compared to 3939.8468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.5913 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 73.2631 LAK (High: 3968.5725 / Low: 3895.3094). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.2658 LAK (High: 3933.5275 / Low: 3913.2617).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 48.4970 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4006.5979) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3994.4590), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1389 (+0.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4000.0056 | 3957.4131 | 3977.6667 |
| February | 3989.9000 | 3944.1988 | 3960.3769 |
| March | 3968.5725 | 3895.3094 | 3929.8241 |
| April | 3918.7333 | 3847.3833 | 3886.6982 |
| May | 3892.4716 | 3822.5175 | 3838.2012 |
| June | 3890.0533 | 3834.4092 | 3856.7657 |
| July | 3902.4750 | 3873.2775 | 3892.7839 |
| August | 3920.6594 | 3889.8637 | 3906.4956 |
| September | 3933.5275 | 3913.2617 | 3924.2653 |
| October | 3952.3183 | 3922.7850 | 3936.7958 |
| November | 4001.5500 | 3952.1283 | 3972.1422 |
| December | 4022.3667 | 3998.9500 | 4006.5979 |