YEARLY HIGH
3.6675 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.9181 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3295 SBD

2013 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 3.6675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 2.9181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7494 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4904 to the December average rate of 3.0644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.6675 was down 12.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.1869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 91,687 SBD
2012 Average 91,651 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 72,952 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,735.81 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.6694
2.9882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SBD 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 3.5235, compared to 3.1355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2885 SBD (High: 3.6675 / Low: 3.3790). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0703 SBD (High: 3.6296 / Low: 3.5593).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2885
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0703

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 3.5487) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.6614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1128 (-3.08%).

2013 Avg (May) 3.5487
2012 Avg (May) 3.6614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6120 3.4615 3.4904
February 3.6296 3.5593 3.5921
March 3.6460 3.4895 3.5899
April 3.6534 3.5101 3.6126
May 3.6675 3.3790 3.5487
June 3.3864 3.1933 3.3073
July 3.2099 3.1229 3.1673
August 3.1354 2.9181 3.0449
September 3.2389 2.9807 3.1407
October 3.3217 3.1976 3.2680
November 3.2060 3.0738 3.1277
December 3.1199 2.9951 3.0644