2013 GBP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0929 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.8582 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9574 SGD

2013 GBP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 1.8582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2347 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9621 to the December average rate of 2.0623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0929 was up 3.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,464 SGD

2012 Average 9,899 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 9,291 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,173.64 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.0806

1.8616

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.9194, compared to 1.9953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0817 SGD (High: 1.9564 / Low: 1.8746). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 SGD (High: 1.9209 / Low: 1.8921).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0817

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.0623) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0931 (+4.73%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.0623

2012 Avg (December) 1.9693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9862	1.9407	1.9621
February	1.9564	1.8746	1.9188
March	1.9024	1.8582	1.8799
April	1.9144	1.8726	1.8964
May	1.9209	1.8921	1.9096
June	1.9712	1.9192	1.9497
July	1.9454	1.9018	1.9237
August	2.0055	1.9297	1.9713
September	2.0302	1.9781	2.0045
October	2.0256	1.9856	1.9998
November	2.0546	1.9796	2.0103
December	2.0929	2.0429	2.0623