YEARLY HIGH
0.1939 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1484 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1567 SGD

2014 ARS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 0.1484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1831 to the December average rate of 0.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1939 was down 22.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2495, 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 969 SGD
2013 Average 1,148 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 742 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.22 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1864
0.1468
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 0.1618, compared to 0.1516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0346 SGD (High: 0.1939 / Low: 0.1593). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SGD (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1831) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2483), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0652 (-26.26%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1831
2013 Avg (January) 0.2483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1939 0.1593 0.1831
February 0.1625 0.1586 0.1612
March 0.1613 0.1572 0.1599
April 0.1578 0.1558 0.1568
May 0.1567 0.1552 0.1558
June 0.1555 0.1534 0.1540
July 0.1534 0.1516 0.1525
August 0.1516 0.1484 0.1502
September 0.1511 0.1486 0.1501
October 0.1516 0.1498 0.1504
November 0.1532 0.1510 0.1522
December 0.1562 0.1526 0.1541