2013 SBD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.1114 CDF

YEARLY LOW

125.8340 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

128.9492 CDF

2013 SBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 131.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 125.8340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2774 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.8712 to the December average rate of 128.3817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 131.1114 was down 1.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 133.5498, 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 655,557 CDF

2012 Average 645,071 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 629,170 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,387.22 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

130.1105

127.2387

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CDF 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 128.7991, compared to 129.0994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.7991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.0994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 3.5437 CDF (High: 131.1114 / Low: 127.5678). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6446 CDF (High: 130.6256 / Low: 128.9810).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5437

September Spread (Stable) ±1.6446

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 2.3833 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 129.8613) against the same month in 2012 (average: 128.2894), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5718 (+1.23%).

2013 Avg (March) 129.8613

2012 Avg (March) 128.2894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	130.6570	127.8711	129.8712
February	130.3765	127.9258	129.7107
March	131.1114	127.5678	129.8613
April	129.4983	126.3093	127.4780
May	128.7465	125.8340	127.6080
June	129.1608	127.4208	128.2652
July	130.2887	127.0679	129.3048
August	130.3184	127.1113	129.2409
September	130.6256	128.9810	129.7870
October	130.4963	127.9276	129.2481
November	130.1859	127.6505	128.6341
December	130.4761	127.2242	128.3817