YEARLY HIGH
0.2914 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.2192 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2779 SGD

2013 SDG to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.2914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.2192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2784 to the December average rate of 0.2209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2914 was down 40.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,457 SGD
2012 Average 1,900 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,096 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.03 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2954
0.2141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2818, compared to 0.2740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0633 SGD (High: 0.2835 / Low: 0.2202). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SGD (High: 0.2813 / Low: 0.2793).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0570 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.2886) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+2.40%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.2886
2012 Avg (August) 0.2818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2808 0.2764 0.2784
February 0.2813 0.2793 0.2805
March 0.2837 0.2808 0.2823
April 0.2820 0.2793 0.2807
May 0.2874 0.2781 0.2830
June 0.2901 0.2831 0.2861
July 0.2909 0.2859 0.2877
August 0.2914 0.2852 0.2886
September 0.2901 0.2830 0.2867
October 0.2840 0.2804 0.2820
November 0.2835 0.2202 0.2778
December 0.2229 0.2192 0.2209