YEARLY HIGH
0.0146 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0133 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 SGD

2013 XPF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0137 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0146 was up 3.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73 SGD
2012 Average 67 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 67 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.61 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0145
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 SGD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0141).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0144) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+7.70%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0144
2012 Avg (December) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0140 0.0134 0.0137
February 0.0142 0.0135 0.0139
March 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135
April 0.0136 0.0133 0.0135
May 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136
June 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
July 0.0142 0.0137 0.0139
August 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142
September 0.0142 0.0141 0.0141
October 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
November 0.0143 0.0139 0.0141
December 0.0146 0.0142 0.0144