2013 BBD to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BBD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BBD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 3.6780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 3.5258.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1522 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5473 to the December average rate of 3.5957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.6780 was down 3.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.8093, 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 SBD 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 3.5782, compared to 3.5761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1027 SBD (High: 3.6780 / Low: 3.5753). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 SBD (High: 3.6052 / Low: 3.5870).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 3.6081) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.6230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0149 (-0.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5934 | 3.5398 | 3.5473 |
| February | 3.6088 | 3.5294 | 3.5452 |
| March | 3.6256 | 3.5258 | 3.5643 |
| April | 3.6361 | 3.5493 | 3.6114 |
| May | 3.6780 | 3.5753 | 3.6081 |
| June | 3.6052 | 3.5870 | 3.5930 |
| July | 3.5962 | 3.5437 | 3.5636 |
| August | 3.5961 | 3.5473 | 3.5620 |
| September | 3.5854 | 3.5497 | 3.5646 |
| October | 3.6181 | 3.5531 | 3.5788 |
| November | 3.6189 | 3.5477 | 3.5920 |
| December | 3.6180 | 3.5506 | 3.5957 |