YEARLY HIGH
0.1856 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1623 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1683 SBD

2013 HTG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HTG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.1856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.1623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1684 to the December average rate of 0.1776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1856 was down 1.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 928 SBD
2012 Average 856 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 812 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.14 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1789
0.1627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1685, compared to 0.1680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0209 SBD (High: 0.1856 / Low: 0.1646). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SBD (High: 0.1664 / Low: 0.1634).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1776) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+5.47%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1776
2012 Avg (December) 0.1684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1708 0.1675 0.1684
February 0.1697 0.1648 0.1666
March 0.1707 0.1659 0.1676
April 0.1714 0.1670 0.1700
May 0.1730 0.1677 0.1697
June 0.1700 0.1663 0.1687
July 0.1677 0.1627 0.1645
August 0.1661 0.1623 0.1641
September 0.1664 0.1634 0.1647
October 0.1693 0.1635 0.1663
November 0.1799 0.1651 0.1709
December 0.1856 0.1646 0.1776