2013 SGD to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

145.8588 DJF

YEARLY LOW

138.3935 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

141.9122 DJF

2013 SGD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 145.8588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 138.3935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4653 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.4710 to the December average rate of 141.4338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 145.8588 was down 0.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 146.4123, 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 729,294 DJF

2012 Average 713,680 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 691,967 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,326.67 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

144.9555

139.1411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to DJF 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 142.7076, compared to 141.1168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.7076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.1168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.3303 DJF (High: 144.3646 / Low: 140.0344). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0992 DJF (High: 143.6824 / Low: 142.5832).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3303

April Spread (Stable) ±1.0992

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 1.2783 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 144.4710) against the same month in 2012 (average: 139.3788), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0922 (+3.65%).

2013 Avg (January) 144.4710

2012 Avg (January) 139.3788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	145.8588	143.1774	144.4710
February	144.1990	142.8752	143.2897
March	143.1729	141.4636	142.3399
April	143.6824	142.5832	143.1486
May	144.3646	140.0344	142.1373
June	142.2394	139.1712	140.8590
July	141.0856	138.5071	140.1365
August	141.3323	138.3935	139.6256
September	142.3228	139.1912	140.6436
October	143.6533	141.6029	142.6015
November	142.7929	141.6875	142.2597
December	142.8639	140.0454	141.4338