YEARLY HIGH
0.1352 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1228 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1296 CHF

2013 SBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.1352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1302 to the December average rate of 0.1243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1352 was down 3.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1408, 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 676 CHF
2012 Average 658 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 614 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.97 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1335
0.1235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CHF 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 0.1308, compared to 0.1283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0089 CHF (High: 0.1352 / Low: 0.1263). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CHF (High: 0.1281 / Low: 0.1260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1325) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+2.33%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1325
2012 Avg (May) 0.1295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1318 0.1268 0.1302
February 0.1316 0.1261 0.1298
March 0.1348 0.1305 0.1327
April 0.1337 0.1274 0.1297
May 0.1352 0.1263 0.1325
June 0.1332 0.1280 0.1302
July 0.1349 0.1304 0.1326
August 0.1313 0.1283 0.1299
September 0.1327 0.1269 0.1295
October 0.1282 0.1240 0.1262
November 0.1281 0.1260 0.1270
December 0.1271 0.1228 0.1243