YEARLY HIGH
0.1100 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1040 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1069 BBD

2013 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1093 to the December average rate of 0.1047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1100 was down 5.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 550 BBD
2012 Average 563 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 520 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.99 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1098
0.1042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1081, compared to 0.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 BBD (High: 0.1096 / Low: 0.1077). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.1054 / Low: 0.1048).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1093) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-5.39%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1093
2012 Avg (January) 0.1156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1100 0.1090 0.1093
February 0.1091 0.1078 0.1087
March 0.1096 0.1077 0.1084
April 0.1085 0.1074 0.1079
May 0.1077 0.1069 0.1073
June 0.1076 0.1063 0.1069
July 0.1075 0.1063 0.1066
August 0.1070 0.1060 0.1063
September 0.1066 0.1056 0.1060
October 0.1063 0.1052 0.1056
November 0.1054 0.1048 0.1051
December 0.1050 0.1040 0.1047