2013 SGD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0719 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.9239 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9981 SAR

2013 SGD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.0719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 2.9239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1480 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0540 to the December average rate of 2.9782, 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 3.0719 was down 0.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.0831, 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 15,360 SAR

2012 Average 15,012 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 14,619 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.19 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0645

2.9385

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SAR 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 3.0167, compared to 2.9795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0167

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0937 SAR (High: 3.0515 / Low: 2.9578). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 SAR (High: 3.0341 / Low: 3.0221).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0937

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.0540) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.9312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1228 (+4.19%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.0540

2012 Avg (January) 2.9312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0719	3.0296	3.0540
February	3.0341	3.0221	3.0281
March	3.0260	2.9980	3.0100
April	3.0407	3.0195	3.0289
May	3.0515	2.9578	3.0038
June	3.0094	2.9381	2.9751
July	2.9780	2.9277	2.9584
August	2.9824	2.9239	2.9490
September	3.0042	2.9304	2.9691
October	3.0344	2.9939	3.0165
November	3.0187	2.9871	3.0059
December	3.0029	2.9535	2.9782