2012 AZN to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6524 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.5492 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5905 SGD

2012 AZN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 1.5492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1032 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6278 to the December average rate of 1.5553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6524 was down 1.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,262 SGD

2011 Average 7,965 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 7,746 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.15 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6357

1.5480

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1.6085, compared to 1.5726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6085

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0666 SGD (High: 1.6393 / Low: 1.5727). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SGD (High: 1.5589 / Low: 1.5517).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0666

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6278) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+0.82%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6278

2011 Avg (January) 1.6144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6524	1.5937	1.6278
February	1.6113	1.5829	1.5955
March	1.6123	1.5895	1.6011
April	1.6053	1.5739	1.5917
May	1.6393	1.5727	1.6067
June	1.6461	1.6115	1.6284
July	1.6193	1.5841	1.6048
August	1.5963	1.5795	1.5890
September	1.5895	1.5535	1.5681
October	1.5689	1.5492	1.5590
November	1.5641	1.5545	1.5592
December	1.5589	1.5517	1.5553