YEARLY HIGH
0.8847 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8392 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8610 CNY

2013 SBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 0.8847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0455 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8789 to the December average rate of 0.8462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8847 was down 3.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9182, 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 4,423 CNY
2012 Average 4,425 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,196 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.48 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8843
0.8428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CNY 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 0.8667, compared to 0.8554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0244 CNY (High: 0.8831 / Low: 0.8587). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 CNY (High: 0.8631 / Low: 0.8543).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.8809) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-1.42%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.8809
2012 Avg (February) 0.8935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8816 0.8674 0.8789
February 0.8847 0.8656 0.8809
March 0.8831 0.8587 0.8741
April 0.8760 0.8516 0.8583
May 0.8636 0.8398 0.8527
June 0.8622 0.8513 0.8554
July 0.8680 0.8535 0.8624
August 0.8639 0.8521 0.8604
September 0.8631 0.8543 0.8592
October 0.8625 0.8436 0.8538
November 0.8597 0.8444 0.8502
December 0.8561 0.8392 0.8462