YEARLY HIGH
3.4024 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.2373 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3185 SGD

2013 BHD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BHD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 3.4024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.2373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1651 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2576 to the December average rate of 3.3408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.4024 was down 1.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.4503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,012 SGD
2012 Average 16,582 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 16,186 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 825.39 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3851
3.2460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 3.2979, compared to 3.3391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1018 SGD (High: 3.3632 / Low: 3.2614). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 SGD (High: 3.2902 / Low: 3.2789).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

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 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 3.3735) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.3117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0618 (+1.87%).

2013 Avg (August) 3.3735
2012 Avg (August) 3.3117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2847 3.2373 3.2576
February 3.2902 3.2789 3.2849
March 3.3175 3.2875 3.3050
April 3.2937 3.2710 3.2841
May 3.3632 3.2614 3.3120
June 3.3860 3.3058 3.3437
July 3.3977 3.3403 3.3628
August 3.4024 3.3355 3.3735
September 3.3949 3.3111 3.3506
October 3.3225 3.2784 3.2976
November 3.3301 3.2950 3.3093
December 3.3680 3.3132 3.3408