YEARLY HIGH
13.1429 SCR
YEARLY LOW
11.6177 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0852 SCR

2013 BMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.1429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 11.6177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5252 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0153 to the December average rate of 12.0607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.1429 was down 12.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 15.0180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 65,715 SCR
2012 Average 68,640 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 58,088 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,626.13 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.1452
11.5862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to SCR 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 12.1392, compared to 12.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.7518 SCR (High: 12.3695 / Low: 11.6177). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1078 SCR (High: 12.0577 / Low: 11.9499).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7518
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7747 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 13.0153) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.8825), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8672 (-6.25%).

2013 Avg (January) 13.0153
2012 Avg (January) 13.8825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1429 12.7727 13.0153
February 12.7819 12.3343 12.6204
March 12.3695 11.6177 11.8457
April 11.7975 11.6343 11.7161
May 11.8911 11.7006 11.7816
June 11.9281 11.7910 11.8557
July 12.0773 11.8616 11.9785
August 12.0577 11.9499 11.9995
September 12.1316 11.9577 12.0341
October 12.1718 11.9984 12.0578
November 12.1905 11.9937 12.0568
December 12.1244 12.0060 12.0607