2013 SGD to BOB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SGD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SGD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.7339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 5.3771.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3568 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6879 to the December average rate of 5.4891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.7339 was down 0.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.7473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SGD to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6170, compared to 5.4891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1279 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1839 BOB (High: 5.6036 / Low: 5.4197). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0498 BOB (High: 5.6779 / Low: 5.6280).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0832 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.6879) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.3886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2993 (+5.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7339 | 5.6419 | 5.6879 |
| February | 5.6779 | 5.6280 | 5.6466 |
| March | 5.6409 | 5.5724 | 5.6095 |
| April | 5.6747 | 5.6066 | 5.6414 |
| May | 5.6954 | 5.5169 | 5.6000 |
| June | 5.6036 | 5.4197 | 5.5167 |
| July | 5.4835 | 5.3990 | 5.4489 |
| August | 5.5072 | 5.3771 | 5.4321 |
| September | 5.5391 | 5.4087 | 5.4677 |
| October | 5.5902 | 5.5209 | 5.5590 |
| November | 5.5665 | 5.5027 | 5.5378 |
| December | 5.5313 | 5.4424 | 5.4891 |