YEARLY HIGH
0.5382 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4778 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5113 GBP

2013 SGD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.5382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0604 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5097 to the December average rate of 0.4849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5382 was up 4.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5163, 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 2,691 GBP
2012 Average 2,526 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,389 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.79 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5367
0.4802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GBP 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 0.5211, compared to 0.5014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0223 GBP (High: 0.5334 / Low: 0.5112). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 GBP (High: 0.5285 / Low: 0.5206).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.5320) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0298 (+5.94%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.5320
2012 Avg (March) 0.5022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5153 0.5035 0.5097
February 0.5334 0.5112 0.5213
March 0.5382 0.5257 0.5320
April 0.5340 0.5224 0.5273
May 0.5285 0.5206 0.5237
June 0.5211 0.5073 0.5129
July 0.5258 0.5140 0.5199
August 0.5182 0.4986 0.5073
September 0.5055 0.4926 0.4989
October 0.5036 0.4937 0.5001
November 0.5052 0.4867 0.4975
December 0.4895 0.4778 0.4849