2013 ETB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3955 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.3724 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3824 SBD

2013 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.3955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.3724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3878 to the December average rate of 0.3765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3955 was down 10.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4408, 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 1,978 SBD

2012 Average 2,008 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,862 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.71 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3910

0.3752

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3868, compared to 0.3780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0141 SBD (High: 0.3955 / Low: 0.3814). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 SBD (High: 0.3869 / Low: 0.3816).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3863) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0232 (-5.67%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3863

2012 Avg (March) 0.4095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3935	0.3861	0.3878
February	0.3927	0.3827	0.3854
March	0.3955	0.3814	0.3863
April	0.3933	0.3835	0.3897
May	0.3955	0.3843	0.3873
June	0.3869	0.3816	0.3843
July	0.3860	0.3775	0.3799
August	0.3846	0.3763	0.3785
September	0.3813	0.3755	0.3777
October	0.3825	0.3748	0.3778
November	0.3810	0.3724	0.3776
December	0.3786	0.3724	0.3765