YEARLY HIGH
1232.9599 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1177.2441 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1205.3005 LBP

2013 SGD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1232.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1177.2441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.7158 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1225.6559 to the December average rate of 1195.2565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1232.9599 was down 0.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 1236.2981, 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 6,164,800 LBP
2012 Average 6,025,631 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,886,221 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,578.87 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1229.4517
1183.9027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LBP 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 1211.6316, compared to 1198.9693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1211.6316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1198.9693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 36.9392 LBP (High: 1224.5840 / Low: 1187.6449). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0180 LBP (High: 1221.5903 / Low: 1211.5723).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.9392
February Spread (Stable) ±10.0180

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.6171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1225.6559) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1177.4404), the exchange rate shifted by +48.2155 (+4.09%).

2013 Avg (January) 1225.6559
2012 Avg (January) 1177.4404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1232.9599 1213.2735 1225.6559
February 1221.5903 1211.5723 1215.3868
March 1216.6989 1202.2338 1208.3237
April 1220.6466 1210.0050 1215.6459
May 1224.5840 1187.6449 1206.2201
June 1210.9385 1184.0423 1198.5574
July 1199.1575 1181.7098 1192.0245
August 1201.1508 1177.2441 1187.6985
September 1210.6196 1182.5112 1196.2844
October 1222.1568 1205.9649 1214.6782
November 1214.1506 1199.1010 1207.8736
December 1205.0400 1184.8557 1195.2565