YEARLY HIGH
0.0008 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0008 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0008 SGD

2013 BIF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.0008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0008 to the December average rate of 0.0008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0008 was down 16.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4 SGD
2012 Average 4 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.29 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0008
0.0008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0008, compared to 0.0008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0008 / Low: 0.0008). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0008 / Low: 0.0008).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0008) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-4.33%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0008
2012 Avg (August) 0.0009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
February 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
March 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
April 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
May 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
June 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
July 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
August 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
September 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
October 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
November 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
December 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008