2013 ETB to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0685 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0652 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0669 SGD

2013 ETB to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0671 to the December average rate of 0.0659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0685 was down 8.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343 SGD

2012 Average 352 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 326 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.79 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0678

0.0654

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0672, compared to 0.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 SGD (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0659). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0675) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-6.43%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0675

2012 Avg (March) 0.0722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0676	0.0667	0.0671
February	0.0676	0.0668	0.0673
March	0.0685	0.0671	0.0675
April	0.0673	0.0663	0.0668
May	0.0679	0.0659	0.0670
June	0.0681	0.0668	0.0674
July	0.0683	0.0671	0.0676
August	0.0682	0.0667	0.0676
September	0.0678	0.0660	0.0669
October	0.0665	0.0652	0.0656
November	0.0658	0.0653	0.0656
December	0.0663	0.0655	0.0659