YEARLY HIGH
0.7816 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.7242 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7531 EUR

2013 USD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the USD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.7816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.7242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7519 to the December average rate of 0.7297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7816 was down 5.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,908 EUR
2012 Average 3,891 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,621 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.42 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7759
0.7256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to EUR 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 0.7616, compared to 0.7445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0330 EUR (High: 0.7654 / Low: 0.7324). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 EUR (High: 0.7566 / Low: 0.7457).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.7717) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+1.92%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.7717
2012 Avg (March) 0.7571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7657 0.7363 0.7519
February 0.7654 0.7324 0.7490
March 0.7816 0.7629 0.7717
April 0.7799 0.7587 0.7675
May 0.7792 0.7585 0.7706
June 0.7699 0.7468 0.7589
July 0.7809 0.7521 0.7642
August 0.7566 0.7457 0.7508
September 0.7623 0.7387 0.7485
October 0.7395 0.7242 0.7331
November 0.7485 0.7351 0.7409
December 0.7386 0.7248 0.7297