2013 SBD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4696 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.4096 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4403 MYR

2013 SBD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.4696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.4096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0600 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4281 to the December average rate of 0.4524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4696 was up 2.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4582, 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 2,348 MYR

2012 Average 2,165 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 2,048 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 300.09 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4641

0.4143

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MYR 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 0.4298, compared to 0.4508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0224 MYR (High: 0.4650 / Low: 0.4426). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 MYR (High: 0.4390 / Low: 0.4290).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.4599) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+4.29%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.4599

2012 Avg (August) 0.4410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4352	0.4227	0.4281
February	0.4390	0.4290	0.4370
March	0.4406	0.4275	0.4361
April	0.4353	0.4175	0.4220
May	0.4295	0.4096	0.4185
June	0.4488	0.4280	0.4372
July	0.4560	0.4425	0.4478
August	0.4696	0.4513	0.4599
September	0.4650	0.4426	0.4563
October	0.4551	0.4373	0.4435
November	0.4535	0.4391	0.4451
December	0.4582	0.4450	0.4524