YEARLY HIGH
1.1598 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0502 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1172 BBD

2013 TOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.1598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.0502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1096 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1531 to the December average rate of 1.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1598 was down 2.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,799 BBD
2012 Average 5,755 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,251 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.98 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1645
1.0687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.1442, compared to 1.0902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0719 BBD (High: 1.1487 / Low: 1.0769). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 BBD (High: 1.1591 / Low: 1.1499).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0719
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.1442) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0413 (-3.48%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.1442
2012 Avg (March) 1.1855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1594 1.1479 1.1531
February 1.1591 1.1499 1.1565
March 1.1598 1.1367 1.1442
April 1.1583 1.1419 1.1483
May 1.1488 1.1308 1.1436
June 1.1487 1.0769 1.1192
July 1.0911 1.0733 1.0838
August 1.0910 1.0751 1.0802
September 1.1108 1.0502 1.0887
October 1.1185 1.0986 1.1090
November 1.1216 1.0761 1.1027
December 1.0844 1.0748 1.0767