YEARLY HIGH
0.0308 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0300 SGD

2013 DOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.0308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0304 to the December average rate of 0.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0308 was down 8.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154 SGD
2012 Average 160 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 145 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.79 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0306
0.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0304, compared to 0.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 SGD (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0303).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0304) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-6.20%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0304
2012 Avg (May) 0.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0306 0.0303 0.0304
February 0.0306 0.0303 0.0304
March 0.0305 0.0302 0.0304
April 0.0304 0.0301 0.0302
May 0.0308 0.0300 0.0304
June 0.0308 0.0302 0.0305
July 0.0307 0.0301 0.0303
August 0.0304 0.0298 0.0301
September 0.0300 0.0293 0.0297
October 0.0296 0.0290 0.0293
November 0.0296 0.0293 0.0294
December 0.0298 0.0294 0.0296