2013 KGS to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1529 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1437 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1477 SBD

2013 KGS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1494 to the December average rate of 0.1460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1529 was down 6.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1643, 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 764 SBD

2012 Average 764 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 718 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1503

0.1453

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1491, compared to 0.1464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1491

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0043 SBD (High: 0.1529 / Low: 0.1486). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.1491 / Low: 0.1475).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1497) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1540), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-2.74%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1497

2012 Avg (May) 0.1540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1510	0.1483	0.1494
February	0.1507	0.1472	0.1483
March	0.1513	0.1470	0.1491
April	0.1517	0.1481	0.1498
May	0.1529	0.1486	0.1497
June	0.1491	0.1475	0.1482
July	0.1479	0.1448	0.1458
August	0.1474	0.1450	0.1462
September	0.1468	0.1440	0.1457
October	0.1486	0.1454	0.1470
November	0.1490	0.1453	0.1475
December	0.1469	0.1437	0.1460