YEARLY HIGH
3.4503 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.2262 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3165 SGD

2012 BHD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.4503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 3.2262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2241 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3986 to the December average rate of 3.2381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4503 was down 1.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,251 SGD
2011 Average 16,694 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 16,131 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,120.47 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4146
3.2220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 3.3573, compared to 3.2757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1375 SGD (High: 3.4200 / Low: 3.2825). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 SGD (High: 3.2562 / Low: 3.2365).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1375
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

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 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.3986) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-0.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.3986
2011 Avg (January) 3.4173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4503 3.3267 3.3986
February 3.3636 3.3046 3.3311
March 3.3672 3.3178 3.3426
April 3.3511 3.2848 3.3223
May 3.4200 3.2825 3.3527
June 3.4365 3.3621 3.3966
July 3.3763 3.2995 3.3448
August 3.3278 3.2924 3.3117
September 3.3099 3.2361 3.2664
October 3.2687 3.2262 3.2469
November 3.2562 3.2365 3.2462
December 3.2506 3.2293 3.2381