YEARLY HIGH
0.1871 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1591 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1644 SBD

2014 HTG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HTG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.1591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1681 to the December average rate of 0.1626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1871 was up 0.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1856, 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 936 SBD
2013 Average 841 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 796 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.16 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1823
0.1588
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 0.1665, compared to 0.1623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0216 SBD (High: 0.1871 / Low: 0.1656). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SBD (High: 0.1639 / Low: 0.1622).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.1803) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+8.20%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.1803
2013 Avg (February) 0.1666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1752 0.1645 0.1681
February 0.1871 0.1656 0.1803
March 0.1682 0.1596 0.1643
April 0.1639 0.1622 0.1629
May 0.1635 0.1613 0.1624
June 0.1626 0.1592 0.1608
July 0.1624 0.1600 0.1612
August 0.1626 0.1591 0.1611
September 0.1656 0.1603 0.1629
October 0.1671 0.1633 0.1646
November 0.1650 0.1601 0.1614
December 0.1653 0.1604 0.1626