YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 SGD

2013 YER to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the YER to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0060 was down 1.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30 SGD
2012 Average 29 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 28 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.42 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0059
0.0057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0059) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.91%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0059
2012 Avg (August) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
February 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
March 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
April 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
May 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
July 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
August 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
September 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
October 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
November 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
December 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059