YEARLY HIGH
0.2495 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1938 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2297 SGD

2013 ARS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.2495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0557 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2483 to the December average rate of 0.1989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2495 was down 17.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,247 SGD
2012 Average 1,377 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 969 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.42 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2532
0.1939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SGD 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 0.2427, compared to 0.2168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0107 SGD (High: 0.2045 / Low: 0.1938). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SGD (High: 0.2495 / Low: 0.2473).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2483) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2963), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0480 (-16.20%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2483
2012 Avg (January) 0.2963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2495 0.2473 0.2483
February 0.2492 0.2454 0.2473
March 0.2466 0.2423 0.2449
April 0.2425 0.2380 0.2404
May 0.2407 0.2360 0.2386
June 0.2393 0.2348 0.2365
July 0.2370 0.2306 0.2332
August 0.2315 0.2249 0.2280
September 0.2249 0.2170 0.2205
October 0.2162 0.2101 0.2128
November 0.2099 0.2045 0.2076
December 0.2045 0.1938 0.1989