YEARLY HIGH
14.6377 JPY
YEARLY LOW
12.2029 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6463 JPY

2013 SBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 14.6377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.2029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4348 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5641 to the December average rate of 14.4065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 14.6377 was up 20.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.1985, 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 73,188 JPY
2012 Average 55,987 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 61,014 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,173.98 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.5908
12.3798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to JPY 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 13.3535, compared to 13.9391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.0712 JPY (High: 14.3146 / Low: 13.2434). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3131 JPY (High: 14.0740 / Low: 13.7609).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0712
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 14.4065) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.8071), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5994 (+22.02%).

2013 Avg (December) 14.4065
2012 Avg (December) 11.8071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8591 12.2029 12.5641
February 13.2554 12.9346 13.1298
March 13.5747 13.0158 13.2993
April 13.8574 12.8483 13.5567
May 14.3146 13.2434 13.9942
June 13.9904 13.1022 13.5768
July 14.1451 13.7578 13.9868
August 13.9298 13.4611 13.7361
September 14.0740 13.7609 13.9063
October 13.8493 13.5241 13.6686
November 14.2905 13.6259 13.9303
December 14.6377 14.1260 14.4065