YEARLY HIGH
0.0618 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0524 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0592 BBD

2013 GMD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0599 to the December average rate of 0.0527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0618 was down 11.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309 BBD
2012 Average 322 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 262 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.12 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0622
0.0519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0593, compared to 0.0592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0088 BBD (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0525). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0616 / Low: 0.0608).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0599) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-11.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0599
2012 Avg (January) 0.0675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0618 0.0585 0.0599
February 0.0609 0.0587 0.0599
March 0.0606 0.0591 0.0601
April 0.0608 0.0597 0.0604
May 0.0608 0.0567 0.0598
June 0.0591 0.0545 0.0554
July 0.0618 0.0557 0.0608
August 0.0615 0.0570 0.0609
September 0.0616 0.0608 0.0613
October 0.0617 0.0605 0.0612
November 0.0614 0.0525 0.0582
December 0.0533 0.0524 0.0527