2012 BTN to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0257 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0220 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0238 SGD

2012 BTN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0250 to the December average rate of 0.0223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0257 was down 10.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128 SGD

2011 Average 135 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 110 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.53 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0258

0.0220

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0022 SGD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0241).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0255) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-9.34%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0255

2011 Avg (February) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0254	0.0241	0.0250
February	0.0257	0.0249	0.0255
March	0.0254	0.0245	0.0250
April	0.0248	0.0235	0.0242
May	0.0236	0.0228	0.0232
June	0.0232	0.0223	0.0229
July	0.0245	0.0228	0.0236
August	0.0244	0.0241	0.0243
September	0.0245	0.0226	0.0237
October	0.0248	0.0226	0.0231
November	0.0228	0.0220	0.0223
December	0.0225	0.0222	0.0223