YEARLY HIGH
465.3058 CDF
YEARLY LOW
456.4172 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
461.2452 CDF

2013 BBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 465.3058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 456.4172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8886 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 460.6863 to the December average rate of 461.6154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 465.3058 was down 0.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 466.5072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,326,529 CDF
2012 Average 2,299,782 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,282,086 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,443.10 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

463.1385
459.5458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CDF 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 460.8314, compared to 461.6591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 460.8314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 461.6591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 6.5092 CDF (High: 465.3058 / Low: 458.7966). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2817 CDF (High: 464.2750 / Low: 460.9933).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.5092
September Spread (Stable) ±3.2817

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4825 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 462.8391) against the same month in 2012 (average: 458.1285), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7106 (+1.03%).

2013 Avg (March) 462.8391
2012 Avg (March) 458.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 463.0504 458.4388 460.6863
February 461.6600 457.9568 459.8452
March 465.3058 458.7966 462.8391
April 463.8040 457.5561 460.3567
May 463.6575 459.0829 460.4067
June 463.5722 458.1787 460.8546
July 462.6487 456.4172 460.7764
August 463.1267 457.1094 460.3433
September 464.2750 460.9933 462.6337
October 463.7300 459.9013 462.5424
November 465.2849 459.8509 462.0432
December 464.5124 459.4450 461.6154