2013 SGD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6542.3566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 6043.7519.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 498.6047 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6478.3938 to the December average rate of 6363.4069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6542.3566 was down 0.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 6580.2312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SGD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6287.8401, compared to 6260.3786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.4615 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 265.7416 LAK (High: 6309.4935 / Low: 6043.7519). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.8395 LAK (High: 6391.3955 / Low: 6352.5560).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 129.1674 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 6478.3938) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6256.9068), the exchange rate shifted by +221.4870 (+3.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6542.3566 | 6411.7134 | 6478.3938 |
| February | 6441.1612 | 6363.2924 | 6395.6615 |
| March | 6363.4962 | 6237.1554 | 6307.7337 |
| April | 6333.3673 | 6217.4704 | 6277.7621 |
| May | 6309.4935 | 6043.7519 | 6148.5947 |
| June | 6169.4157 | 6044.7089 | 6118.8949 |
| July | 6187.8309 | 6070.3299 | 6141.4022 |
| August | 6206.1922 | 6095.3318 | 6143.4570 |
| September | 6289.4226 | 6146.4392 | 6213.4541 |
| October | 6385.8251 | 6274.3377 | 6333.3589 |
| November | 6391.3955 | 6352.5560 | 6367.1923 |
| December | 6414.5448 | 6320.0356 | 6363.4069 |