YEARLY HIGH
0.8517 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8026 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8233 CAD

2013 SGD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.8517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.8026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8078 to the December average rate of 0.8448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8517 was up 3.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8200, 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 4,259 CAD
2012 Average 4,001 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,013 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.82 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8485
0.8041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CAD 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 0.8170, compared to 0.8295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0270 CAD (High: 0.8306 / Low: 0.8035). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 CAD (High: 0.8196 / Low: 0.8146).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8448) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0334 (+4.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.8448
2012 Avg (December) 0.8114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8153 0.8026 0.8078
February 0.8306 0.8035 0.8141
March 0.8288 0.8172 0.8218
April 0.8300 0.8171 0.8226
May 0.8196 0.8146 0.8170
June 0.8293 0.8098 0.8189
July 0.8302 0.8092 0.8210
August 0.8264 0.8100 0.8178
September 0.8279 0.8147 0.8201
October 0.8454 0.8241 0.8333
November 0.8453 0.8369 0.8403
December 0.8517 0.8379 0.8448