YEARLY HIGH
7.3560 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.0516 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1543 SBD

2013 BMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 7.3560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 7.0516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3044 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0946 to the December average rate of 7.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.3560 was down 3.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.6185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,780 SBD
2012 Average 35,661 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 35,258 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,521.88 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.2359
7.0772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 7.1564, compared to 7.1522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2055 SBD (High: 7.3560 / Low: 7.1505). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 SBD (High: 7.2105 / Low: 7.1740).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2055
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 7.2161) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.2459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0298 (-0.41%).

2013 Avg (May) 7.2161
2012 Avg (May) 7.2459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1868 7.0797 7.0946
February 7.2176 7.0589 7.0904
March 7.2512 7.0516 7.1286
April 7.2722 7.0986 7.2227
May 7.3560 7.1505 7.2161
June 7.2105 7.1740 7.1860
July 7.1924 7.0875 7.1272
August 7.1923 7.0947 7.1239
September 7.1708 7.0994 7.1292
October 7.2361 7.1062 7.1576
November 7.2379 7.0955 7.1839
December 7.2360 7.1013 7.1914