2013 SGD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

755.1945 CDF

YEARLY LOW

716.0312 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

737.4491 CDF

2013 SGD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 755.1945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 716.0312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.1633 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 750.3103 to the December average rate of 733.1521, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 755.1945 was down 1.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 765.0199, 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 3,775,972 CDF

2012 Average 3,682,788 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,580,156 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195,816.40 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

752.9467

721.3096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CDF 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 741.3482, compared to 733.5500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 741.3482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 733.5500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 25.1105 CDF (High: 751.0363 / Low: 725.9257). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0718 CDF (High: 745.4118 / Low: 739.3400).

May Spread (Volatile) ±25.1105

February Spread (Stable) ±6.0718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.7000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 750.3103) against the same month in 2012 (average: 712.5662), the exchange rate shifted by +37.7441 (+5.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 750.3103

2012 Avg (January) 712.5662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	755.1945	742.7195	750.3103
February	745.4118	739.3400	742.6103
March	746.3728	735.5503	742.8947
April	748.6632	738.1181	743.5674
May	751.0363	725.9257	737.5392
June	739.2410	724.1069	731.1676
July	732.0697	718.7004	726.9330
August	732.1510	716.0312	723.9460
September	741.1822	724.9777	732.5073
October	749.4934	738.8256	744.1140
November	747.5633	733.6287	740.6473
December	740.3127	726.2460	733.1521