2013 SBD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2716.8205 STD

YEARLY LOW

2449.7357 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2582.5135 STD

2013 SBD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2716.8205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2449.7357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 267.0848 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2602.7647 to the December average rate of 2492.6011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2716.8205 was down 5.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 2872.5963, 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 13,584,102 STD

2012 Average 13,418,669 STD

Yearly Trough Low 12,248,678 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,335,423.86 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2668.8478

2476.5787

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to STD 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 2610.1234, compared to 2554.9036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 55.2199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2610.1234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2554.9036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 130.6144 STD (High: 2646.1004 / Low: 2515.4861). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.5635 STD (High: 2666.6472 / Low: 2601.0837).

February Spread (Volatile) ±130.6144

July Spread (Stable) ±65.5635

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 63.6988 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -63.6988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2652.8254) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2600.6941), the exchange rate shifted by +52.1313 (+2.00%).

2013 Avg (March) 2652.8254

2012 Avg (March) 2600.6941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2641.0788	2516.5001	2602.7647
February	2646.1004	2515.4861	2588.5173
March	2716.8205	2607.4867	2652.8254
April	2692.2453	2566.8896	2610.8532
May	2655.8429	2542.9016	2613.2841
June	2647.7724	2549.9234	2592.4960
July	2666.6472	2601.0837	2634.5931
August	2612.6328	2507.9266	2579.5597
September	2622.9634	2534.8833	2576.9638
October	2554.9165	2473.6140	2513.2649
November	2569.3850	2491.1591	2532.4388
December	2540.0341	2449.7357	2492.6011