2013 SBD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8542 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.5969 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6895 SCR

2013 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.8542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.5969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2573 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8346 to the December average rate of 1.6771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8542 was down 12.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1254, 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 9,271 SCR

2012 Average 9,625 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 7,985 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,286.53 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8558

1.6009

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SCR 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 1.6969, compared to 1.6822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1348 SCR (High: 1.7424 / Low: 1.6076). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 SCR (High: 1.6625 / Low: 1.6368).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1348

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1180 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.8346) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0586 (-3.10%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.8346

2012 Avg (January) 1.8932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8542	1.7773	1.8346
February	1.8060	1.7377	1.7800
March	1.7424	1.6076	1.6619
April	1.6466	1.6015	1.6222
May	1.6536	1.5969	1.6328
June	1.6625	1.6368	1.6498
July	1.7003	1.6505	1.6808
August	1.6975	1.6691	1.6844
September	1.7070	1.6767	1.6880
October	1.6977	1.6624	1.6846
November	1.7047	1.6653	1.6783
December	1.6952	1.6648	1.6771