2013 SGD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7655 SCR

YEARLY LOW

9.2916 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6626 SCR

2013 SGD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.7655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 9.2916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4739 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5991 to the December average rate of 9.5775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.7655 was down 9.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.9601, 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 53,827 SCR

2012 Average 54,926 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 46,458 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,369.27 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.7185

9.2853

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SCR 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 9.7666, compared to 9.5586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.6787 SCR (High: 9.9703 / Low: 9.2916). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1441 SCR (High: 9.5199 / Low: 9.3758).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6787

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1441

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6835 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 10.5991) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.8526), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2535 (-2.34%).

2013 Avg (January) 10.5991

2012 Avg (January) 10.8526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7655	10.3229	10.5991
February	10.3228	9.9626	10.1904
March	9.9703	9.2916	9.5069
April	9.5199	9.3758	9.4620
May	9.5659	9.3255	9.4363
June	9.4882	9.3040	9.4048
July	9.5579	9.3039	9.4490
August	9.5332	9.3283	9.4354
September	9.6418	9.3751	9.5271
October	9.8253	9.6247	9.6990
November	9.7773	9.6019	9.6634
December	9.6754	9.5094	9.5775