YEARLY HIGH
11.1508 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.5729 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8720 SBD

2013 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.1508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 10.5729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5778 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8942 to the December average rate of 11.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.1508 was down 4.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.6956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,754 SBD
2012 Average 54,612 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 52,865 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,889.15 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.0972
10.6812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.8323, compared to 10.9117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.4367 SBD (High: 11.1395 / Low: 10.7028). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1540 SBD (High: 10.7951 / Low: 10.6411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4367
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1596 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 11.0626) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.9168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1458 (+1.34%).

2013 Avg (December) 11.0626
2012 Avg (December) 10.9168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0847 10.8362 10.8942
February 11.0793 10.7276 10.8249
March 10.8754 10.5729 10.7176
April 10.9663 10.6433 10.8691
May 11.1395 10.7028 10.8126
June 10.9836 10.7711 10.8755
July 10.7951 10.6411 10.7159
August 10.9315 10.7292 10.8198
September 10.9589 10.7411 10.8578
October 11.1409 10.8914 11.0187
November 11.0934 10.8760 10.9955
December 11.1508 10.9478 11.0626