YEARLY HIGH
2.0326 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.8683 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9424 BBD

2013 CAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.0326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.8683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1643 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0163 to the December average rate of 1.8800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0326 was down 1.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,163 BBD
2012 Average 10,006 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,341 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 821.60 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.0299
1.8664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BBD 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 1.9692, compared to 1.9156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0653 BBD (High: 1.9671 / Low: 1.9018). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 BBD (High: 1.8889 / Low: 1.8683).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0653
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.0163) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0437 (+2.22%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.0163
2012 Avg (January) 1.9726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0326 1.9867 2.0163
February 2.0074 1.9451 1.9839
March 1.9675 1.9412 1.9533
April 1.9790 1.9481 1.9635
May 1.9924 1.9272 1.9608
June 1.9671 1.9018 1.9375
July 1.9475 1.8910 1.9218
August 1.9446 1.8984 1.9231
September 1.9500 1.8964 1.9308
October 1.9436 1.9103 1.9306
November 1.9191 1.8849 1.9076
December 1.8889 1.8683 1.8800