YEARLY HIGH
0.1418 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1359 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1398 USD

2013 SBD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.1418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.1359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1410 to the December average rate of 0.1391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1418 was down 1.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1443, 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 709 USD
2012 Average 701 USD
Yearly Trough Low 680 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.34 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1413
0.1382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to USD 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 0.1397, compared to 0.1398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 USD (High: 0.1398 / Low: 0.1359). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.1394 / Low: 0.1387).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.1403) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.20%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.1403
2012 Avg (March) 0.1400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1412 0.1391 0.1410
February 0.1417 0.1385 0.1410
March 0.1418 0.1379 0.1403
April 0.1409 0.1375 0.1385
May 0.1398 0.1359 0.1386
June 0.1394 0.1387 0.1392
July 0.1411 0.1390 0.1403
August 0.1410 0.1390 0.1404
September 0.1409 0.1395 0.1403
October 0.1407 0.1382 0.1397
November 0.1409 0.1382 0.1392
December 0.1408 0.1382 0.1391