2013 SBD to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1008 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.0550 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0843 HKD

2013 SBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.1008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0928 to the December average rate of 1.0782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1008 was down 1.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1194, 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 5,504 HKD

2012 Average 5,439 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,275 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.13 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0957

1.0731

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to HKD 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 1.0843, compared to 1.0842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0843

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0303 HKD (High: 1.1008 / Low: 1.0705). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 HKD (High: 1.0814 / Low: 1.0763).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.0886) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.16%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.0886

2012 Avg (March) 1.0868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0958	1.0793	1.0928
February	1.0987	1.0743	1.0938
March	1.1008	1.0705	1.0886
April	1.0935	1.0680	1.0749
May	1.0851	1.0550	1.0756
June	1.0814	1.0763	1.0799
July	1.0947	1.0780	1.0884
August	1.0932	1.0785	1.0887
September	1.0924	1.0814	1.0877
October	1.0913	1.0716	1.0833
November	1.0926	1.0710	1.0792
December	1.0919	1.0717	1.0782