2012 DOP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0337 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0303 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0320 SGD

2012 DOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0330 to the December average rate of 0.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0337 was down 3.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168 SGD

2011 Average 166 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 152 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.60 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0332

0.0302

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DOP 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 0.0325, compared to 0.0316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0025 SGD (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0309). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0303).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0330) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-4.31%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0330

2011 Avg (January) 0.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0337	0.0323	0.0330
February	0.0326	0.0321	0.0323
March	0.0326	0.0320	0.0323
April	0.0326	0.0318	0.0321
May	0.0329	0.0317	0.0324
June	0.0332	0.0324	0.0328
July	0.0327	0.0318	0.0323
August	0.0321	0.0317	0.0319
September	0.0334	0.0311	0.0323
October	0.0334	0.0309	0.0316
November	0.0311	0.0305	0.0308
December	0.0306	0.0303	0.0305