YEARLY HIGH
0.2166 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1962 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2060 BAM

2013 SBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.2166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2076 to the December average rate of 0.1986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2166 was down 5.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2297, 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 1,083 BAM
2012 Average 1,068 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 981 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.10 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2131
0.1973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BAM 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 0.2083, compared to 0.2038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0107 BAM (High: 0.2114 / Low: 0.2008). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BAM (High: 0.2034 / Low: 0.2001).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.2118) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+2.04%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.2118
2012 Avg (March) 0.2075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2114 0.2008 0.2076
February 0.2110 0.2005 0.2066
March 0.2166 0.2088 0.2118
April 0.2151 0.2053 0.2081
May 0.2120 0.2022 0.2090
June 0.2097 0.2035 0.2067
July 0.2127 0.2071 0.2099
August 0.2082 0.2042 0.2062
September 0.2096 0.2025 0.2055
October 0.2036 0.1969 0.2005
November 0.2034 0.2001 0.2019
December 0.2020 0.1962 0.1986