YEARLY HIGH
0.1498 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1371 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 CAD

2013 SBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.1498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.1371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1398 to the December average rate of 0.1479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1498 was up 1.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1481, 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 749 CAD
2012 Average 701 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 686 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.26 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1487
0.1390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CAD 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 0.1420, compared to 0.1460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0072 CAD (High: 0.1443 / Low: 0.1371). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CAD (High: 0.1498 / Low: 0.1470).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1479) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+5.99%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1479
2012 Avg (December) 0.1396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1421 0.1376 0.1398
February 0.1449 0.1380 0.1422
March 0.1452 0.1402 0.1436
April 0.1430 0.1396 0.1410
May 0.1443 0.1371 0.1414
June 0.1466 0.1414 0.1437
July 0.1474 0.1446 0.1460
August 0.1482 0.1440 0.1460
September 0.1485 0.1436 0.1453
October 0.1463 0.1429 0.1447
November 0.1486 0.1440 0.1459
December 0.1498 0.1470 0.1479