YEARLY HIGH
229.0854 SOS
YEARLY LOW
155.7662 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
196.7568 SOS

2013 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 229.0854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 155.7662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.3191 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.3805 to the December average rate of 162.1152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 229.0854 was down 2.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 234.4616, 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 1,145,427 SOS
2012 Average 1,136,950 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 778,831 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366,595.62 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

231.7071
155.7886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SOS 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 215.5820, compared to 177.9315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.6505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.5820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.9315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 12.2664 SOS (High: 168.0326 / Low: 155.7662). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5722 SOS (High: 170.9435 / Low: 167.3713).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.2664
November Spread (Stable) ±3.5722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.4086 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 222.9899) against the same month in 2012 (average: 227.6056), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6157 (-2.03%).

2013 Avg (March) 222.9899
2012 Avg (March) 227.6056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.7033 221.6605 225.3805
February 228.7492 220.6386 224.7597
March 229.0854 217.9973 222.9899
April 221.0934 210.3459 214.5813
May 211.3086 202.8857 206.3755
June 204.4312 195.4737 199.4053
July 196.6036 192.3901 194.8913
August 193.5926 183.6999 187.6395
September 183.5431 177.3254 179.6355
October 177.2594 170.8615 173.4780
November 170.9435 167.3713 169.8295
December 168.0326 155.7662 162.1152