2013 SGD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9829 QAR

YEARLY LOW

2.8389 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9106 QAR

2013 SGD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.9829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 2.8389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1440 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9647 to the December average rate of 2.8914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.9829 was down 0.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.9929, 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 14,915 QAR

2012 Average 14,575 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 14,195 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.98 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.9748

2.8529

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to QAR 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 2.9286, compared to 2.8926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0907 QAR (High: 2.9626 / Low: 2.8719). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 QAR (High: 2.9454 / Low: 2.9344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0907

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.9647) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1189 (+4.18%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.9647

2012 Avg (January) 2.8457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9829	2.9392	2.9647
February	2.9454	2.9344	2.9398
March	2.9371	2.9108	2.9218
April	2.9516	2.9320	2.9404
May	2.9626	2.8719	2.9161
June	2.9218	2.8543	2.8888
July	2.8914	2.8424	2.8723
August	2.8954	2.8389	2.8631
September	2.9164	2.8444	2.8820
October	2.9462	2.9069	2.9289
November	2.9300	2.9001	2.9179
December	2.9149	2.8689	2.8914