YEARLY HIGH
0.4748 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.4518 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4631 SGD

2013 XCD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.4748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4545 to the December average rate of 0.4662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4748 was down 1.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,374 SGD
2012 Average 2,312 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 2,259 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.89 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4724
0.4529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.4602, compared to 0.4660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0144 SGD (High: 0.4693 / Low: 0.4548). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SGD (High: 0.4591 / Low: 0.4575).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.4708) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+1.91%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.4708
2012 Avg (August) 0.4620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4582 0.4518 0.4545
February 0.4591 0.4575 0.4584
March 0.4629 0.4588 0.4612
April 0.4597 0.4565 0.4583
May 0.4693 0.4548 0.4621
June 0.4724 0.4612 0.4666
July 0.4741 0.4661 0.4692
August 0.4748 0.4656 0.4708
September 0.4738 0.4621 0.4676
October 0.4637 0.4575 0.4602
November 0.4647 0.4600 0.4619
December 0.4698 0.4623 0.4662