YEARLY HIGH
0.0422 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0404 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0413 BBD

2013 KGS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0421 to the December average rate of 0.0406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0422 was down 5.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211 BBD
2012 Average 214 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 202 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.01 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0423
0.0405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0417, compared to 0.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0405). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0416 / Low: 0.0414).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0421) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0428), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.71%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0421
2012 Avg (January) 0.0428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0422 0.0419 0.0421
February 0.0420 0.0417 0.0418
March 0.0421 0.0417 0.0418
April 0.0417 0.0412 0.0415
May 0.0416 0.0414 0.0415
June 0.0415 0.0411 0.0412
July 0.0411 0.0408 0.0409
August 0.0413 0.0408 0.0410
September 0.0411 0.0405 0.0409
October 0.0412 0.0409 0.0411
November 0.0412 0.0409 0.0411
December 0.0409 0.0404 0.0406