YEARLY HIGH
0.1052 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0951 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0999 SGD

2013 MDL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MDL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.1052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.0951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1013 to the December average rate of 0.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1052 was down 5.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 526 SGD
2012 Average 517 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 476 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.38 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1028
0.0955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1012, compared to 0.0985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0051 SGD (High: 0.1052 / Low: 0.1001). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SGD (High: 0.1010 / Low: 0.0997).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1021) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.33%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1021
2012 Avg (July) 0.1018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1028 0.1005 0.1013
February 0.1033 0.1007 0.1022
March 0.1019 0.1001 0.1010
April 0.1010 0.0997 0.1004
May 0.1018 0.1004 0.1010
June 0.1026 0.1001 0.1014
July 0.1052 0.1001 0.1021
August 0.1026 0.0991 0.1002
September 0.1000 0.0971 0.0987
October 0.0978 0.0951 0.0961
November 0.0971 0.0956 0.0964
December 0.0996 0.0956 0.0974