YEARLY HIGH
0.0946 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0838 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0894 GBP

2013 SBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0882 to the December average rate of 0.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0946 was up 1.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0928, 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 473 GBP
2012 Average 442 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 419 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.90 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0938
0.0841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GBP 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 0.0905, compared to 0.0883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.0924 / Low: 0.0874). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GBP (High: 0.0882 / Low: 0.0859).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0930) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+5.10%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0930
2012 Avg (March) 0.0885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0899 0.0866 0.0882
February 0.0931 0.0884 0.0911
March 0.0946 0.0911 0.0930
April 0.0933 0.0892 0.0904
May 0.0924 0.0874 0.0906
June 0.0917 0.0885 0.0900
July 0.0935 0.0911 0.0925
August 0.0929 0.0896 0.0906
September 0.0907 0.0868 0.0884
October 0.0882 0.0859 0.0869
November 0.0876 0.0852 0.0864
December 0.0861 0.0838 0.0849