YEARLY HIGH
2.4414 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.1294 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2731 SBD

2013 MYR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 2.4414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 2.1294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3120 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3360 to the December average rate of 2.2109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4414 was up 1.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,829 SBD
2012 Average 46,209 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 42,588 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,240.42 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.4114
2.1530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 2.3275, compared to 2.2188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1133 SBD (High: 2.4414 / Low: 2.3282). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0532 SBD (High: 2.3310 / Low: 2.2778).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1133
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.3898) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0524 (+2.24%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.3898
2012 Avg (May) 2.3374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3655 2.2977 2.3360
February 2.3310 2.2778 2.2885
March 2.3394 2.2696 2.2932
April 2.3950 2.2971 2.3696
May 2.4414 2.3282 2.3898
June 2.3366 2.2279 2.2878
July 2.2599 2.1932 2.2331
August 2.2159 2.1294 2.1745
September 2.2594 2.1504 2.1922
October 2.2867 2.1973 2.2552
November 2.2771 2.2052 2.2467
December 2.2471 2.1823 2.2109