YEARLY HIGH
1.6357 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.5552 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5948 SGD

2013 AZN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 1.6357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.5552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0805 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5646 to the December average rate of 1.6058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6357 was down 1.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,179 SGD
2012 Average 7,953 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 7,776 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 402.60 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6275
1.5588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1.5844, compared to 1.6051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0505 SGD (High: 1.6160 / Low: 1.5655). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SGD (High: 1.5815 / Low: 1.5751).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.6218) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+2.06%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.6218
2012 Avg (August) 1.5890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5774 1.5552 1.5646
February 1.5815 1.5751 1.5783
March 1.5938 1.5794 1.5877
April 1.5826 1.5717 1.5781
May 1.6160 1.5655 1.5912
June 1.6270 1.5884 1.6067
July 1.6331 1.6054 1.6162
August 1.6357 1.6038 1.6218
September 1.6322 1.5916 1.6107
October 1.5971 1.5759 1.5854
November 1.6010 1.5842 1.5911
December 1.6183 1.5929 1.6058