YEARLY HIGH
4.4435 STD
YEARLY LOW
4.0899 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2738 STD

2013 SLL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SLL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 4.4435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 4.0899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3536 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2602 to the December average rate of 4.1383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.4435 was down 4.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.6756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,218 STD
2012 Average 21,986 STD
Yearly Trough Low 20,450 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,768.09 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.4014
4.1144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 4.3221, compared to 4.2255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1927 STD (High: 4.3441 / Low: 4.1514). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0946 STD (High: 4.2578 / Low: 4.1632).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1927
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0946

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 0.0988 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4.3775) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.2533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1242 (+2.92%).

2013 Avg (March) 4.3775
2012 Avg (March) 4.2533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3176 4.1875 4.2602
February 4.3441 4.1514 4.2483
March 4.4435 4.3170 4.3775
April 4.4358 4.3019 4.3633
May 4.4308 4.3076 4.3744
June 4.4042 4.2210 4.3088
July 4.4264 4.2728 4.3424
August 4.3206 4.1355 4.2562
September 4.3136 4.1880 4.2524
October 4.2086 4.0899 4.1536
November 4.2578 4.1632 4.2098
December 4.2058 4.1020 4.1383