YEARLY HIGH
7.2920 SBD
YEARLY LOW
6.6761 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9481 SBD

2013 CAD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 7.2920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 6.6761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6159 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1524 to the December average rate of 6.7600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.2920 was down 2.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.4577, 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 36,460 SBD
2012 Average 35,679 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 33,381 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,079.57 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.1916
6.7207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 7.0458, compared to 6.8503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3627 SBD (High: 7.2920 / Low: 6.9293). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1270 SBD (High: 6.8032 / Low: 6.6761).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3627
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1191 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 7.0750) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.1747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0997 (-1.39%).

2013 Avg (May) 7.0750
2012 Avg (May) 7.1747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2699 7.0366 7.1524
February 7.2443 6.9032 7.0333
March 7.1313 6.8884 6.9621
April 7.1620 6.9925 7.0910
May 7.2920 6.9293 7.0750
June 7.0732 6.8226 6.9613
July 6.9143 6.7823 6.8482
August 6.9436 6.7466 6.8498
September 6.9654 6.7326 6.8825
October 6.9973 6.8351 6.9091
November 6.9450 6.7290 6.8522
December 6.8032 6.6761 6.7600