2013 SGD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6382 BBD

YEARLY LOW

1.5592 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5988 BBD

2013 SGD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.6382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.5592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0791 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6287 to the December average rate of 1.5882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6382 was down 0.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,191 BBD

2012 Average 8,006 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 7,796 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.27 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6343

1.5670

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SGD to BBD 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 1.6087, compared to 1.5889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6087

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0500 BBD (High: 1.6274 / Low: 1.5774). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BBD (High: 1.6181 / Low: 1.6122).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0500

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.6287) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0654 (+4.19%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.6287

2012 Avg (January) 1.5632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6382	1.6155	1.6287
February	1.6181	1.6122	1.6149
March	1.6137	1.5990	1.6051
April	1.6216	1.6107	1.6152
May	1.6274	1.5774	1.6019
June	1.6048	1.5669	1.5866
July	1.5881	1.5613	1.5776
August	1.5904	1.5592	1.5726
September	1.6022	1.5626	1.5833
October	1.6183	1.5967	1.6088
November	1.6099	1.5931	1.6030
December	1.6013	1.5757	1.5882