2013 SBD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1804 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1676 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1749 SGD

2013 SBD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.1804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.1676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1731 to the December average rate of 0.1751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1804 was down 2.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 902 SGD

2012 Average 876 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 838 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.07 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1792

0.1707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.1737, compared to 0.1760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1737

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0087 SGD (High: 0.1763 / Low: 0.1676). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SGD (High: 0.1787 / Low: 0.1768).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1785) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.07%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1785

2012 Avg (August) 0.1766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1748	0.1710	0.1731
February	0.1756	0.1716	0.1747
March	0.1761	0.1714	0.1748
April	0.1747	0.1702	0.1714
May	0.1763	0.1676	0.1730
June	0.1779	0.1733	0.1754
July	0.1787	0.1768	0.1779
August	0.1804	0.1762	0.1785
September	0.1801	0.1747	0.1772
October	0.1762	0.1717	0.1737
November	0.1764	0.1717	0.1737
December	0.1767	0.1732	0.1751