YEARLY HIGH
0.9058 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.6897 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7651 ARS

2013 SBD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.6897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2161 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6971 to the December average rate of 0.8808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9058 was up 30.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,529 ARS
2012 Average 3,189 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,448 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,080.53 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8992
0.6788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to ARS 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 0.7162, compared to 0.8139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0502 ARS (High: 0.9058 / Low: 0.8556). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 ARS (High: 0.7028 / Low: 0.6897).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8808) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1934 (+28.13%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.8808
2012 Avg (December) 0.6874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7028 0.6897 0.6971
February 0.7106 0.6906 0.7062
March 0.7262 0.7035 0.7138
April 0.7214 0.7062 0.7131
May 0.7344 0.7051 0.7254
June 0.7511 0.7334 0.7416
July 0.7736 0.7500 0.7629
August 0.7976 0.7681 0.7830
September 0.8140 0.7945 0.8038
October 0.8215 0.8066 0.8164
November 0.8585 0.8224 0.8367
December 0.9058 0.8556 0.8808