2013 SBD to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SBD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SBD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 6.1601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 5.3890.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7711 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9380 to the December average rate of 5.6456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.1601 was up 1.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.0603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SBD to HTG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.9349, compared to 5.9601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.6854 HTG (High: 6.0744 / Low: 5.3890). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1124 HTG (High: 6.1215 / Low: 6.0091).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2110 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 6.0942) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.9495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1447 (+2.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9698 | 5.8537 | 5.9380 |
| February | 6.0696 | 5.8944 | 6.0011 |
| March | 6.0263 | 5.8598 | 5.9654 |
| April | 5.9872 | 5.8354 | 5.8832 |
| May | 5.9636 | 5.7791 | 5.8920 |
| June | 6.0142 | 5.8835 | 5.9296 |
| July | 6.1461 | 5.9634 | 6.0793 |
| August | 6.1601 | 6.0194 | 6.0942 |
| September | 6.1215 | 6.0091 | 6.0715 |
| October | 6.1164 | 5.9078 | 6.0135 |
| November | 6.0581 | 5.5592 | 5.8566 |
| December | 6.0744 | 5.3890 | 5.6456 |