YEARLY HIGH
0.5339 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5320 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5333 BBD

2013 SAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.5339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.5320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5333 to the December average rate of 0.5333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5339 was down 0.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,669 BBD
2012 Average 2,667 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,660 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.62 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5333
0.5332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BBD 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 0.5333, compared to 0.5333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0014 BBD (High: 0.5334 / Low: 0.5320). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.5333 / Low: 0.5332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.5333) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5333), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.5333
2012 Avg (April) 0.5333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5335 0.5332 0.5333
February 0.5335 0.5331 0.5333
March 0.5334 0.5320 0.5332
April 0.5339 0.5326 0.5333
May 0.5334 0.5332 0.5333
June 0.5333 0.5332 0.5333
July 0.5333 0.5332 0.5333
August 0.5333 0.5332 0.5333
September 0.5338 0.5331 0.5333
October 0.5337 0.5332 0.5333
November 0.5333 0.5332 0.5333
December 0.5335 0.5332 0.5333