2013 SGD to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SGD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SGD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 8.3217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.9347.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3870 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1396 to the December average rate of 8.2312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.3217 was up 14.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.2882, 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 LSL 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 7.4082, compared to 8.0023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5941 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.7061 LSL (High: 7.9509 / Low: 7.2448). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1176 LSL (High: 7.2305 / Low: 7.1129).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1224 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 8.2312) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.0669), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1643 (+16.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3295 | 6.9347 | 7.1396 |
| February | 7.2305 | 7.1129 | 7.1785 |
| March | 7.4968 | 7.2737 | 7.3686 |
| April | 7.4472 | 7.1906 | 7.3518 |
| May | 7.9509 | 7.2448 | 7.4648 |
| June | 8.1084 | 7.8323 | 7.9460 |
| July | 7.9631 | 7.6851 | 7.8236 |
| August | 8.1177 | 7.7581 | 7.9115 |
| September | 8.0693 | 7.7361 | 7.9074 |
| October | 8.0663 | 7.8875 | 7.9662 |
| November | 8.3001 | 8.0594 | 8.1740 |
| December | 8.3217 | 8.1311 | 8.2312 |