YEARLY HIGH
1.2460 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.1741 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2149 SGD

2013 CAD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.2460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.1741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2380 to the December average rate of 1.1837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2460 was down 2.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,230 SGD
2012 Average 6,249 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 5,870 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.60 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2434
1.1783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.2240, compared to 1.2057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0405 SGD (High: 1.2445 / Low: 1.2040). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 SGD (High: 1.2276 / Low: 1.2201).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.2380) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2619), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0239 (-1.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.2380
2012 Avg (January) 1.2619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2460 1.2266 1.2380
February 1.2445 1.2040 1.2285
March 1.2237 1.2065 1.2169
April 1.2238 1.2049 1.2157
May 1.2276 1.2201 1.2240
June 1.2349 1.2058 1.2212
July 1.2358 1.2045 1.2181
August 1.2345 1.2101 1.2228
September 1.2274 1.2079 1.2194
October 1.2134 1.1828 1.2001
November 1.1948 1.1830 1.1901
December 1.1935 1.1741 1.1837