YEARLY HIGH
1.2784 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.2196 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2499 SGD

2012 CAD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.2784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 1.2196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2619 to the December average rate of 1.2324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2784 was down 2.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,392 SGD
2011 Average 6,356 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,098 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294.22 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2707
1.2233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.2566, compared to 1.2431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0389 SGD (High: 1.2588 / Low: 1.2199). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 SGD (High: 1.2500 / Low: 1.2380).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.2667) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2982), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0315 (-2.43%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.2667
2011 Avg (March) 1.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2718 1.2515 1.2619
February 1.2678 1.2467 1.2571
March 1.2784 1.2603 1.2667
April 1.2665 1.2501 1.2599
May 1.2597 1.2430 1.2499
June 1.2500 1.2380 1.2441
July 1.2485 1.2355 1.2437
August 1.2684 1.2407 1.2570
September 1.2654 1.2477 1.2579
October 1.2588 1.2199 1.2403
November 1.2319 1.2196 1.2273
December 1.2405 1.2262 1.2324