YEARLY HIGH
2.7226 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.6099 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6482 SBD

2013 XCD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2.7226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 2.6099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1127 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6259 to the December average rate of 2.6621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7226 was down 3.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8219, 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 13,613 SBD
2012 Average 13,200 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 13,049 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 563.39 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6781
2.6195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to SBD 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 2.6488, compared to 2.6475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0761 SBD (High: 2.7226 / Low: 2.6465). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 SBD (High: 2.6687 / Low: 2.6552).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.6708) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-0.48%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.6708
2012 Avg (May) 2.6836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6598 2.6203 2.6259
February 2.6713 2.6125 2.6244
March 2.6837 2.6099 2.6386
April 2.6921 2.6273 2.6733
May 2.7226 2.6465 2.6708
June 2.6687 2.6552 2.6597
July 2.6620 2.6230 2.6380
August 2.6623 2.6263 2.6371
September 2.6543 2.6279 2.6391
October 2.6785 2.6304 2.6496
November 2.6793 2.6264 2.6593
December 2.6785 2.6286 2.6621