YEARLY HIGH
28728.4242 STD
YEARLY LOW
27248.2272 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
28071.2116 STD

2013 XDR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 28728.4242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 27248.2272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1480.1969 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28354.0486 to the December average rate of 27573.8631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 28728.4242 was down 7.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 31034.1036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143,642,121 STD
2012 Average 146,495,680 STD
Yearly Trough Low 136,241,136 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,400,984.61 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

28515.2063
27488.2865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 28270.8937, compared to 27871.5295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 399.3642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28270.8937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27871.5295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1028.6437 STD (High: 28591.6836 / Low: 27563.0399). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 431.5573 STD (High: 28173.5567 / Low: 27741.9994).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1028.6437
September Spread (Stable) ±431.5573

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 335.9416 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -335.9416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 28429.6296) against the same month in 2012 (average: 28623.7745), the exchange rate shifted by -194.1449 (-0.68%).

2013 Avg (March) 28429.6296
2012 Avg (March) 28623.7745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28627.9139 27894.7135 28354.0486
February 28453.7156 27708.0925 28018.1070
March 28728.4242 28122.8677 28429.6296
April 28725.3061 28149.1902 28376.7880
May 28591.6836 27563.0399 28253.6092
June 28534.6275 27518.2260 28193.1799
July 28486.9531 27983.3801 28231.6502
August 28219.7915 27248.2272 27909.2527
September 28173.5567 27741.9994 27978.4656
October 27924.1608 27460.9168 27690.7591
November 28067.8769 27615.8820 27845.1866
December 27833.1647 27316.4182 27573.8631