YEARLY HIGH
1.6526 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1.6136 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6344 LBP

2013 CDF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1.6526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.6136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6335 to the December average rate of 1.6303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6526 was down 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,263 LBP
2012 Average 8,182 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,068 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.16 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6420
1.6251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to LBP 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 1.6344, compared to 1.6345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0260 LBP (High: 1.6395 / Low: 1.6136). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 LBP (High: 1.6395 / Low: 1.6282).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.6406) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+0.77%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.6406
2012 Avg (August) 1.6281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6434 1.6241 1.6335
February 1.6523 1.6267 1.6366
March 1.6395 1.6136 1.6265
April 1.6423 1.6258 1.6349
May 1.6438 1.6227 1.6355
June 1.6465 1.6322 1.6392
July 1.6502 1.6321 1.6398
August 1.6526 1.6323 1.6406
September 1.6395 1.6282 1.6331
October 1.6408 1.6259 1.6324
November 1.6406 1.6192 1.6308
December 1.6393 1.6194 1.6303