2013 BOB to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1860 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1744 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1801 SGD

2013 BOB to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1758 to the December average rate of 0.1822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1860 was down 1.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 930 SGD

2012 Average 900 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 872 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.86 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1849

0.1750

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BOB 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 0.1781, compared to 0.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0061 SGD (High: 0.1845 / Low: 0.1785). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SGD (High: 0.1777 / Low: 0.1761).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1841) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+2.98%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1841

2012 Avg (August) 0.1788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1772	0.1744	0.1758
February	0.1777	0.1761	0.1771
March	0.1795	0.1773	0.1783
April	0.1784	0.1762	0.1773
May	0.1813	0.1756	0.1786
June	0.1845	0.1785	0.1813
July	0.1852	0.1824	0.1835
August	0.1860	0.1816	0.1841
September	0.1849	0.1805	0.1829
October	0.1811	0.1789	0.1799
November	0.1817	0.1796	0.1806
December	0.1837	0.1808	0.1822