YEARLY HIGH
0.4690 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4157 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4416 PLN

2013 SBD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.4690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0533 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4381 to the December average rate of 0.4234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4690 was down 6.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5028, 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 2,345 PLN
2012 Average 2,282 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,078 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.53 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4616
0.4199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to PLN 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 0.4444, compared to 0.4389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0292 PLN (High: 0.4599 / Low: 0.4307). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 PLN (High: 0.4367 / Low: 0.4268).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.4581) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4744), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-3.44%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.4581
2012 Avg (July) 0.4744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4437 0.4300 0.4381
February 0.4478 0.4281 0.4402
March 0.4629 0.4446 0.4497
April 0.4599 0.4307 0.4398
May 0.4567 0.4296 0.4459
June 0.4638 0.4410 0.4526
July 0.4690 0.4474 0.4581
August 0.4545 0.4395 0.4458
September 0.4607 0.4351 0.4448
October 0.4389 0.4208 0.4289
November 0.4367 0.4268 0.4324
December 0.4338 0.4157 0.4234