YEARLY HIGH
6.9593 KGS
YEARLY LOW
6.5421 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7698 KGS

2013 SBD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 6.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 6.5421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4172 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6938 to the December average rate of 6.8488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.9593 was up 2.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.7855, 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 34,797 KGS
2012 Average 32,742 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 32,710 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,086.16 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.8841
6.6549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KGS 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 6.7074, compared to 6.8322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1912 KGS (High: 6.8022 / Low: 6.6110). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0719 KGS (High: 6.7796 / Low: 6.7077).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1912
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0616 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 6.8488) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.6791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1698 (+2.54%).

2013 Avg (December) 6.8488
2012 Avg (December) 6.6791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7450 6.6239 6.6938
February 6.7930 6.6373 6.7420
March 6.8022 6.6110 6.7089
April 6.7524 6.5928 6.6740
May 6.7316 6.5421 6.6781
June 6.7796 6.7077 6.7476
July 6.9063 6.7606 6.8570
August 6.8987 6.7857 6.8410
September 6.9426 6.8132 6.8650
October 6.8788 6.7290 6.8035
November 6.8825 6.7116 6.7777
December 6.9593 6.8059 6.8488