2013 MDL to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 MDL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the MDL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 1550.1273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1356.9631.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.1643 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1522.7077 to the December average rate of 1385.8878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1550.1273 was down 5.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 1639.0027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
MDL to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1520.7542, compared to 1429.4587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 91.2954 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 66.9764 STD (High: 1468.8106 / Low: 1401.8342). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.4285 STD (High: 1543.1505 / Low: 1517.7220).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 64.8325 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1526.1027) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1596.4550), the exchange rate shifted by -70.3523 (-4.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1546.3581 | 1498.9768 | 1522.7077 |
| February | 1528.3841 | 1495.9112 | 1514.9569 |
| March | 1545.4358 | 1516.3815 | 1533.2187 |
| April | 1543.1505 | 1517.7220 | 1529.2415 |
| May | 1550.1273 | 1504.4749 | 1526.1027 |
| June | 1522.9042 | 1471.5045 | 1498.2975 |
| July | 1537.6638 | 1488.3809 | 1512.6961 |
| August | 1468.8106 | 1401.8342 | 1447.8636 |
| September | 1457.6112 | 1400.9424 | 1435.0534 |
| October | 1420.9341 | 1378.1332 | 1390.1627 |
| November | 1417.5473 | 1381.6901 | 1405.0888 |
| December | 1412.9279 | 1356.9631 | 1385.8878 |