2013 SGD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8191 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.7796 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7994 USD

2013 SGD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.8191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.7796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0395 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8143 to the December average rate of 0.7941, 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 0.8191 was down 0.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8221, 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 4,096 USD

2012 Average 4,003 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,898 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.64 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8171

0.7835

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SGD to USD 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 0.8044, compared to 0.7945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0250 USD (High: 0.8137 / Low: 0.7887). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 USD (High: 0.8090 / Low: 0.8061).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8143) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+4.19%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8143

2012 Avg (January) 0.7816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8191	0.8078	0.8143
February	0.8090	0.8061	0.8075
March	0.8068	0.7995	0.8025
April	0.8108	0.8053	0.8076
May	0.8137	0.7887	0.8010
June	0.8024	0.7834	0.7933
July	0.7941	0.7806	0.7888
August	0.7952	0.7796	0.7863
September	0.8011	0.7813	0.7917
October	0.8092	0.7983	0.8044
November	0.8049	0.7965	0.8015
December	0.8007	0.7879	0.7941