YEARLY HIGH
0.3427 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2727 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3016 BRL

2013 SBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.3427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.2727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0700 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2865 to the December average rate of 0.3264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3427 was up 13.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3020, 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 1,713 BRL
2012 Average 1,370 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,363 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 350.14 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3337
0.2717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BRL 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 0.2841, compared to 0.3192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0267 BRL (High: 0.3355 / Low: 0.3088). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 BRL (High: 0.2810 / Low: 0.2755).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.3286) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0417 (+14.54%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.3286
2012 Avg (August) 0.2869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2889 0.2769 0.2865
February 0.2810 0.2755 0.2784
March 0.2866 0.2743 0.2786
April 0.2849 0.2737 0.2768
May 0.2959 0.2727 0.2819
June 0.3132 0.2953 0.3025
July 0.3202 0.3115 0.3157
August 0.3427 0.3189 0.3286
September 0.3355 0.3088 0.3186
October 0.3127 0.3011 0.3060
November 0.3253 0.3119 0.3198
December 0.3339 0.3205 0.3264