YEARLY HIGH
0.1442 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1201 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1301 SGD

2013 SZL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.1201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0241 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1401 to the December average rate of 0.1214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1442 was down 13.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 721 SGD
2012 Average 763 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 600 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.61 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1419
0.1196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SGD 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 0.1352, compared to 0.1250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 SGD (High: 0.1380 / Low: 0.1258). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SGD (High: 0.1406 / Low: 0.1384).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1401) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1597), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0197 (-12.31%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1401
2012 Avg (January) 0.1597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1442 0.1364 0.1401
February 0.1406 0.1384 0.1393
March 0.1375 0.1334 0.1357
April 0.1390 0.1341 0.1360
May 0.1380 0.1258 0.1340
June 0.1277 0.1231 0.1258
July 0.1303 0.1256 0.1278
August 0.1288 0.1232 0.1265
September 0.1292 0.1240 0.1265
October 0.1268 0.1239 0.1255
November 0.1241 0.1204 0.1224
December 0.1230 0.1201 0.1214