YEARLY HIGH
0.5400 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5091 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5262 XDR

2013 BND to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.5400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5308 to the December average rate of 0.5161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5400 was up 0.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5366, 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 2,700 XDR
2012 Average 2,614 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,545 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.56 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5391
0.5140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to XDR 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 0.5315, compared to 0.5208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0139 XDR (High: 0.5317 / Low: 0.5178). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 XDR (High: 0.5394 / Low: 0.5361).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.5346) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+3.33%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.5346
2012 Avg (May) 0.5173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5344 0.5246 0.5308
February 0.5336 0.5232 0.5286
March 0.5374 0.5303 0.5336
April 0.5394 0.5361 0.5370
May 0.5400 0.5282 0.5346
June 0.5317 0.5178 0.5245
July 0.5275 0.5198 0.5248
August 0.5219 0.5125 0.5178
September 0.5232 0.5164 0.5199
October 0.5257 0.5194 0.5226
November 0.5259 0.5189 0.5239
December 0.5201 0.5091 0.5161