YEARLY HIGH
0.9010 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7203 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7988 BRL

2013 XCD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.9010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.7203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1807 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7524 to the December average rate of 0.8688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9010 was up 13.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,505 BRL
2012 Average 3,616 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,602 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 903.50 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8826
0.7168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to BRL 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 0.7526, compared to 0.8450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0681 BRL (High: 0.8829 / Low: 0.8148). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 BRL (High: 0.7375 / Low: 0.7254).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.8665) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1162 (+15.49%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.8665
2012 Avg (August) 0.7502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7581 0.7362 0.7524
February 0.7375 0.7254 0.7306
March 0.7482 0.7203 0.7351
April 0.7493 0.7288 0.7400
May 0.7877 0.7423 0.7528
June 0.8325 0.7877 0.8045
July 0.8429 0.8233 0.8329
August 0.9010 0.8406 0.8665
September 0.8829 0.8148 0.8408
October 0.8229 0.8010 0.8108
November 0.8639 0.8304 0.8504
December 0.8831 0.8552 0.8688