YEARLY HIGH
53.0074 BTN
YEARLY LOW
42.8792 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.7665 BTN

2013 SGD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 53.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 42.8792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1281 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.2287 to the December average rate of 49.1560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 53.0074 was up 16.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 45.5348, 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 265,037 BTN
2012 Average 210,909 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 214,396 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,640.71 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

51.2145
42.7409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BTN 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 44.2370, compared to 49.2960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.2370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.2960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 5.5732 BTN (High: 53.0074 / Low: 47.4342). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5828 BTN (High: 44.2300 / Low: 43.6472).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.5732
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5828

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0167 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 49.2778) against the same month in 2012 (average: 41.2099), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0680 (+19.58%).

2013 Avg (August) 49.2778
2012 Avg (August) 41.2099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.9449 43.0385 44.2287
February 43.8756 42.8792 43.4470
March 44.2249 43.3362 43.6738
April 44.2300 43.6472 43.9302
May 44.6718 43.5797 43.9722
June 47.5332 44.6721 46.1701
July 47.6592 46.6700 47.1387
August 53.0074 47.4342 49.2778
September 52.8544 49.5386 50.5084
October 49.9520 49.0260 49.5227
November 50.9287 49.6487 50.1727
December 49.7712 48.7710 49.1560