YEARLY HIGH
0.7196 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.6271 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6461 SCR

2013 ETB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.6271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0925 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7115 to the December average rate of 0.6314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7196 was down 14.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8384, 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 3,598 SCR
2012 Average 3,866 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3,136 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 462.26 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7195
0.6234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SCR 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 0.6563, compared to 0.6359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0443 SCR (High: 0.6714 / Low: 0.6271). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 SCR (High: 0.6364 / Low: 0.6306).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0443
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7115) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8021), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0907 (-11.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7115
2012 Avg (January) 0.8021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7196 0.6974 0.7115
February 0.6966 0.6668 0.6860
March 0.6714 0.6271 0.6419
April 0.6360 0.6296 0.6321
May 0.6368 0.6283 0.6323
June 0.6364 0.6306 0.6340
July 0.6444 0.6318 0.6385
August 0.6419 0.6339 0.6376
September 0.6423 0.6330 0.6375
October 0.6418 0.6326 0.6364
November 0.6422 0.6298 0.6337
December 0.6360 0.6276 0.6314