2013 SGD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SGD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SGD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1313.8568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 887.4453.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 426.4114 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1302.1091 to the December average rate of 925.8868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1313.8568 was down 1.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 1335.4828, 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 SOS 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 1240.9775, compared to 1010.5097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 230.4678 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 80.0328 SOS (High: 1231.3713 / Low: 1151.3385). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.7146 SOS (High: 1005.9875 / Low: 991.2729).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 58.6326 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1302.1091) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1273.2111), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8980 (+2.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1313.8568 | 1287.2291 | 1302.1091 |
| February | 1308.0131 | 1264.5487 | 1286.7693 |
| March | 1302.2351 | 1251.9358 | 1275.6182 |
| April | 1269.7379 | 1231.0103 | 1251.6143 |
| May | 1231.3713 | 1151.3385 | 1192.9817 |
| June | 1165.3224 | 1105.9086 | 1136.7723 |
| July | 1104.3096 | 1077.3076 | 1095.6602 |
| August | 1081.7283 | 1023.4534 | 1051.1364 |
| September | 1023.0213 | 1004.5808 | 1013.7951 |
| October | 1005.9875 | 991.2729 | 998.7129 |
| November | 988.9744 | 956.4729 | 977.8668 |
| December | 958.9124 | 887.4453 | 925.8868 |