2013 USD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 USD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the USD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 19161.2425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 17726.3340.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1434.9085 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18465.2869 to the December average rate of 17924.9793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19161.2425 was down 5.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 20297.6536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
USD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18678.6200, compared to 18271.8005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 406.8195 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 805.2500 STD (High: 18780.8750 / Low: 17975.6250). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 290.3876 STD (High: 18321.1383 / Low: 18030.7507).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 401.0978 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 18909.7011) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18574.7774), the exchange rate shifted by +334.9237 (+1.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18724.7125 | 18085.5375 | 18465.2869 |
| February | 18780.8750 | 17975.6250 | 18353.3992 |
| March | 19161.2425 | 18662.3350 | 18909.7011 |
| April | 19121.0000 | 18616.4669 | 18856.9139 |
| May | 19094.5333 | 18454.8333 | 18856.8449 |
| June | 19035.4500 | 18294.1167 | 18629.5739 |
| July | 19126.9000 | 18464.8333 | 18777.2919 |
| August | 18575.0005 | 17902.8755 | 18376.1941 |
| September | 18645.2880 | 18109.0340 | 18371.5308 |
| October | 18162.6840 | 17754.3340 | 17988.2356 |
| November | 18321.1383 | 18030.7507 | 18192.5712 |
| December | 18156.3340 | 17726.3340 | 17924.9793 |