2013 SGD to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5400 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.5108 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5261 XDR

2013 SGD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.5400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5303 to the December average rate of 0.5162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5400 was up 0.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5363, 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 2,700 XDR

2012 Average 2,614 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,554 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.73 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5387

0.5142

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to XDR 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 0.5314, compared to 0.5208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0121 XDR (High: 0.5309 / Low: 0.5188). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 XDR (High: 0.5381 / Low: 0.5353).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.5345) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+3.28%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.5345

2012 Avg (May) 0.5176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5341	0.5240	0.5303
February	0.5345	0.5229	0.5289
March	0.5377	0.5310	0.5338
April	0.5381	0.5353	0.5367
May	0.5400	0.5281	0.5345
June	0.5309	0.5188	0.5242
July	0.5274	0.5192	0.5246
August	0.5222	0.5121	0.5177
September	0.5226	0.5171	0.5198
October	0.5251	0.5197	0.5225
November	0.5258	0.5188	0.5237
December	0.5201	0.5108	0.5162