YEARLY HIGH
1.0163 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.9341 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9712 BSD

2013 CAD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.9341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0822 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0081 to the December average rate of 0.9400, 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 1.0163 was down 1.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0320, 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 5,081 BSD
2012 Average 5,003 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 4,671 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 410.80 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0150
0.9332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BSD 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 0.9846, compared to 0.9578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0326 BSD (High: 0.9836 / Low: 0.9509). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 BSD (High: 0.9444 / Low: 0.9341).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.0081) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+2.22%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.0081
2012 Avg (January) 0.9863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0163 0.9933 1.0081
February 1.0037 0.9726 0.9919
March 0.9838 0.9706 0.9766
April 0.9895 0.9741 0.9818
May 0.9962 0.9636 0.9804
June 0.9836 0.9509 0.9687
July 0.9737 0.9455 0.9609
August 0.9723 0.9492 0.9615
September 0.9750 0.9482 0.9654
October 0.9718 0.9551 0.9653
November 0.9595 0.9425 0.9538
December 0.9444 0.9341 0.9400