2013 SZL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8375 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.6830 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7442 SBD

2013 SZL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.6830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1545 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8093 to the December average rate of 0.6935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8375 was down 11.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,188 SBD

2012 Average 4,352 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,415 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 772.62 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8209

0.6819

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SZL to SBD 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 0.7781, compared to 0.7103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1013 SBD (High: 0.8175 / Low: 0.7163). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 SBD (High: 0.8090 / Low: 0.7900).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1013

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0576 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8093) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1068 (-11.66%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8093

2012 Avg (January) 0.9160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8375	0.7850	0.8093
February	0.8090	0.7900	0.7974
March	0.7868	0.7635	0.7761
April	0.8079	0.7693	0.7934
May	0.8175	0.7163	0.7750
June	0.7322	0.7022	0.7174
July	0.7306	0.7052	0.7185
August	0.7273	0.6843	0.7084
September	0.7367	0.6902	0.7140
October	0.7350	0.7046	0.7227
November	0.7129	0.6918	0.7045
December	0.7029	0.6830	0.6935