YEARLY HIGH
0.5994 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5411 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5710 SBD

2013 MDL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MDL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.5994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.5411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5850 to the December average rate of 0.5560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5994 was down 8.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,997 SBD
2012 Average 2,949 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,706 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.19 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5890
0.5499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.5827, compared to 0.5594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0257 SBD (High: 0.5989 / Low: 0.5732). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 SBD (High: 0.5824 / Low: 0.5736).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.5853) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5961), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0108 (-1.81%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.5853
2012 Avg (February) 0.5961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5970 0.5815 0.5850
February 0.5994 0.5772 0.5853
March 0.5868 0.5688 0.5780
April 0.5917 0.5711 0.5858
May 0.5989 0.5732 0.5841
June 0.5824 0.5736 0.5780
July 0.5886 0.5634 0.5742
August 0.5717 0.5561 0.5613
September 0.5669 0.5498 0.5569
October 0.5629 0.5411 0.5532
November 0.5655 0.5419 0.5549
December 0.5683 0.5446 0.5560