YEARLY HIGH
75.1060 XPF
YEARLY LOW
68.3227 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.8789 XPF

2013 SGD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 75.1060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 68.3227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7832 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.1350 to the December average rate of 69.2520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 75.1060 was down 4.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 78.4745, 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 375,530 XPF
2012 Average 371,831 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 341,614 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,916.25 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

74.5233
68.7728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to XPF 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 73.1285, compared to 70.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.1285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 3.3757 XPF (High: 73.8452 / Low: 70.4695). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9362 XPF (High: 71.1491 / Low: 70.2129).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3757
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 1.8830 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 74.0441) against the same month in 2012 (average: 72.5146), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5295 (+2.11%).

2013 Avg (April) 74.0441
2012 Avg (April) 72.5146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.5918 71.2520 73.1350
February 73.8452 70.4695 72.1521
March 75.0447 73.0454 73.8879
April 75.1060 73.4157 74.0441
May 74.4216 72.8884 73.7175
June 73.0587 70.7284 71.8344
July 72.8695 70.6339 71.9552
August 71.2861 69.4688 70.4845
September 71.1491 70.2129 70.7166
October 70.9444 69.8350 70.4151
November 71.7389 69.9894 70.9528
December 70.2500 68.3227 69.2520