YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 SGD

2013 DJF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0072 was down 0.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36 SGD
2012 Average 35 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 34 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.85 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0072
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0070).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0072) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.13%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0072
2012 Avg (August) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
February 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
March 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
April 0.0070 0.0070 0.0070
May 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
June 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
August 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
September 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
October 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
November 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
December 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071