2013 SBD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.8375 MRO

YEARLY LOW

35.9285 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.0562 MRO

2013 SBD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 42.8375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 35.9285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9090 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.4630 to the December average rate of 40.5497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 42.8375 was down 0.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 42.9585, 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 214,187 MRO

2012 Average 206,908 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 179,643 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,544.80 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

42.9180

37.4585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MRO 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 40.5860, compared to 41.5264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.5860

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.5264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 6.0239 MRO (High: 41.9524 / Low: 35.9285). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9147 MRO (High: 41.2186 / Low: 40.3039).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0239

December Spread (Stable) ±0.9147

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 2.6259 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 42.4630) against the same month in 2012 (average: 39.3082), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1548 (+8.03%).

2013 Avg (January) 42.4630

2012 Avg (January) 39.3082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.8375	41.7780	42.4630
February	42.7513	41.6887	42.2538
March	41.8052	38.8639	40.5394
April	39.4250	36.3765	37.9135
May	41.9524	35.9285	38.7994
June	41.9475	40.6288	41.5472
July	42.8099	40.6510	41.7732
August	42.5634	41.5209	42.1716
September	42.3259	40.0917	41.2866
October	42.7764	41.1597	41.8657
November	42.2530	40.6658	41.5117
December	41.2186	40.3039	40.5497