YEARLY HIGH
0.2836 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2719 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2796 BBD

2013 SBD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.2836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.2719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2819 to the December average rate of 0.2781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2836 was down 1.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2885, 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 1,418 BBD
2012 Average 1,402 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,359 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.68 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2826
0.2764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BBD 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 0.2795, compared to 0.2796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 BBD (High: 0.2797 / Low: 0.2719). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BBD (High: 0.2788 / Low: 0.2774).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.2806) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.20%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.2806
2012 Avg (March) 0.2800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2825 0.2783 0.2819
February 0.2833 0.2771 0.2821
March 0.2836 0.2758 0.2806
April 0.2817 0.2750 0.2769
May 0.2797 0.2719 0.2772
June 0.2788 0.2774 0.2783
July 0.2822 0.2781 0.2806
August 0.2819 0.2781 0.2807
September 0.2817 0.2789 0.2805
October 0.2814 0.2764 0.2794
November 0.2819 0.2763 0.2784
December 0.2816 0.2764 0.2781