2013 SBD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4646 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.1939 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3479 LSL

2013 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.4646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2707 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2359 to the December average rate of 1.4414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4646 was up 16.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2609, 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 7,323 LSL

2012 Average 5,758 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,970 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,353.35 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4619

1.2153

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LSL 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 1.2874, compared to 1.4083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1730 LSL (High: 1.3961 / Low: 1.2231). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 LSL (High: 1.2659 / Low: 1.2353).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1730

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.4414) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2258 (+18.58%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.4414

2012 Avg (December) 1.2155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2739	1.1939	1.2359
February	1.2659	1.2353	1.2539
March	1.3076	1.2707	1.2880
April	1.2988	1.2376	1.2604
May	1.3961	1.2231	1.2921
June	1.4240	1.3656	1.3940
July	1.4184	1.3702	1.3916
August	1.4612	1.3750	1.4125
September	1.4488	1.3582	1.4012
October	1.4198	1.3600	1.3838
November	1.4446	1.4031	1.4196
December	1.4646	1.4225	1.4414