YEARLY HIGH
0.0278 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0233 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0244 SBD

2013 MRO to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0236 to the December average rate of 0.0247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0278 was up 4.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 SBD
2012 Average 121 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 117 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0267
0.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0247, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 SBD (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0238). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0243).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0259) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+3.91%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0259
2012 Avg (May) 0.0249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0239 0.0233 0.0236
February 0.0240 0.0234 0.0237
March 0.0257 0.0239 0.0247
April 0.0275 0.0254 0.0264
May 0.0278 0.0238 0.0259
June 0.0246 0.0238 0.0241
July 0.0246 0.0234 0.0239
August 0.0241 0.0235 0.0237
September 0.0249 0.0236 0.0242
October 0.0243 0.0234 0.0239
November 0.0246 0.0237 0.0241
December 0.0248 0.0243 0.0247