YEARLY HIGH
40.6446 LRD
YEARLY LOW
36.2500 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.3235 LRD

2013 BBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 40.6446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 36.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3946 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0007 to the December average rate of 40.4022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 40.6446 was up 8.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 37.6260, 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 203,223 LRD
2012 Average 184,223 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 181,250 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,973.25 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

40.7423
36.6605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to LRD 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 37.2715, compared to 39.3754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.2715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.3754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.6356 LRD (High: 39.2434 / Low: 37.6078). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2517 LRD (High: 37.3333 / Low: 37.0817).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6356
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0681 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 40.4022) against the same month in 2012 (average: 36.5479), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8543 (+10.55%).

2013 Avg (December) 40.4022
2012 Avg (December) 36.5479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.2267 36.2500 37.0007
February 37.3333 37.0817 37.1682
March 37.2533 36.8733 37.1689
April 37.4856 37.1448 37.2579
May 37.8543 37.1207 37.4083
June 38.4197 37.2094 37.6252
July 37.9537 37.2552 37.5571
August 39.2434 37.6078 38.6510
September 39.5785 38.2219 39.2651
October 40.4670 39.3146 40.0747
November 40.5155 40.0917 40.3023
December 40.6446 40.2438 40.4022