YEARLY HIGH
0.8204 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.7802 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7996 USD

2013 BND to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.8204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.7802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8151 to the December average rate of 0.7939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8204 was down 0.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,102 USD
2012 Average 4,003 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,901 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.08 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8180
0.7835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to USD 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 0.8046, compared to 0.7946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0254 USD (High: 0.8140 / Low: 0.7886). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 USD (High: 0.8127 / Low: 0.8059).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8151) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0335 (+4.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8151
2012 Avg (January) 0.7816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8204 0.8091 0.8151
February 0.8099 0.8029 0.8070
March 0.8067 0.7975 0.8023
April 0.8127 0.8059 0.8081
May 0.8140 0.7886 0.8010
June 0.8045 0.7819 0.7938
July 0.7939 0.7802 0.7891
August 0.7947 0.7803 0.7864
September 0.8010 0.7803 0.7919
October 0.8094 0.7979 0.8044
November 0.8050 0.7964 0.8018
December 0.8006 0.7852 0.7939