2013 SBD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6854 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.5283 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6155 ETB

2013 SBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2.6854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 2.5283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1571 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5786 to the December average rate of 2.6562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6854 was up 4.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5799, 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 13,427 ETB

2012 Average 12,460 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 12,641 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 785.61 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6652

2.5574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to ETB 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 2.5855, compared to 2.6455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0935 ETB (High: 2.6218 / Low: 2.5283). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 ETB (High: 2.6203 / Low: 2.5845).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0935

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.6562) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0868 (+3.38%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.6562

2012 Avg (December) 2.5694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5899	2.5413	2.5786
February	2.6131	2.5468	2.5948
March	2.6218	2.5283	2.5888
April	2.6073	2.5428	2.5664
May	2.6023	2.5283	2.5821
June	2.6203	2.5845	2.6024
July	2.6489	2.5906	2.6323
August	2.6575	2.6003	2.6417
September	2.6633	2.6225	2.6478
October	2.6682	2.6143	2.6470
November	2.6851	2.6250	2.6483
December	2.6854	2.6410	2.6562