YEARLY HIGH
6542.3566 LAK
YEARLY LOW
6043.7519 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6274.1094 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,711,783 LAK
2012 Average 32,003,496 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 30,218,759 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,493,023.38 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6514.3437
6082.9450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6287.8401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6260.3786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±265.7416
November Spread (Stable) ±38.8395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -129.1674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (January) 6478.3938
2012 Avg (January) 6256.9068

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