YEARLY HIGH
0.2679 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2367 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2504 TOP

2013 SBD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.2679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.2367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2445 to the December average rate of 0.2583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2679 was up 4.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2571, 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 1,340 TOP
2012 Average 1,219 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,184 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.85 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2618
0.2393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to TOP 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 0.2443, compared to 0.2566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0173 TOP (High: 0.2589 / Low: 0.2415). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 TOP (High: 0.2608 / Low: 0.2573).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.2578) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+4.85%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.2578
2012 Avg (September) 0.2458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2458 0.2400 0.2445
February 0.2464 0.2399 0.2439
March 0.2484 0.2416 0.2452
April 0.2467 0.2397 0.2412
May 0.2460 0.2367 0.2424
June 0.2589 0.2415 0.2488
July 0.2610 0.2569 0.2589
August 0.2608 0.2573 0.2599
September 0.2679 0.2520 0.2578
October 0.2548 0.2471 0.2520
November 0.2591 0.2480 0.2525
December 0.2617 0.2564 0.2583