2012 BND to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0038 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.9965 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0001 SGD

2012 BND to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 1.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.9965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 1.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0038 was down 1.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,019 SGD

2011 Average 5,001 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 4,983 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.35 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0006

0.9994

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.0000, compared to 1.0002 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) 1.0000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0068 SGD (High: 1.0034 / Low: 0.9965). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SGD (High: 1.0009 / Low: 0.9984).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.0004) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.10%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.0004

2011 Avg (June) 0.9994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0023	0.9979	1.0000
February	1.0017	0.9981	1.0000
March	1.0014	0.9987	1.0001
April	1.0009	0.9984	1.0001
May	1.0014	0.9970	0.9996
June	1.0038	0.9976	1.0004
July	1.0034	0.9965	0.9995
August	1.0032	0.9967	1.0002
September	1.0032	0.9974	1.0005
October	1.0034	0.9978	1.0003
November	1.0026	0.9986	1.0002
December	1.0030	0.9979	1.0003