YEARLY HIGH
0.0946 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0897 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0920 XDR

2013 SBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0918 to the December average rate of 0.0904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0946 was down 0.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0948, 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 473 XDR
2012 Average 458 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 448 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.51 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0936
0.0901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XDR 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 0.0923, compared to 0.0917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 XDR (High: 0.0934 / Low: 0.0898). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XDR (High: 0.0940 / Low: 0.0926).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0933) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+2.70%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0933
2012 Avg (March) 0.0909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0923 0.0902 0.0918
February 0.0932 0.0903 0.0924
March 0.0946 0.0920 0.0933
April 0.0940 0.0912 0.0920
May 0.0934 0.0898 0.0925
June 0.0928 0.0910 0.0920
July 0.0940 0.0926 0.0933
August 0.0932 0.0915 0.0924
September 0.0931 0.0912 0.0921
October 0.0918 0.0898 0.0908
November 0.0919 0.0901 0.0909
December 0.0913 0.0897 0.0904