YEARLY HIGH
2.7618 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.5587 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6568 BBD

2013 EUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 2.7618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 2.5587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2031 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6604 to the December average rate of 2.7407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7618 was up 2.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,809 BBD
2012 Average 12,859 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,794 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,015.58 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.7556
2.5770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 2.6267, compared to 2.6870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1177 BBD (High: 2.7306 / Low: 2.6129). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 BBD (High: 2.6819 / Low: 2.6435).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1177
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0384

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0787 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.7282) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1334 (+5.14%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.7282
2012 Avg (October) 2.5949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7164 2.6119 2.6604
February 2.7306 2.6129 2.6706
March 2.6214 2.5587 2.5919
April 2.6362 2.5643 2.6061
May 2.6367 2.5668 2.5954
June 2.6782 2.5977 2.6356
July 2.6590 2.5611 2.6175
August 2.6819 2.6435 2.6637
September 2.7073 2.6238 2.6721
October 2.7618 2.7045 2.7282
November 2.7208 2.6721 2.6996
December 2.7592 2.7080 2.7407