2012 GBP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0228 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.9367 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9799 SGD

2012 GBP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 2.0228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.9367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0861 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9846 to the December average rate of 1.9693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0228 was down 2.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,114 SGD

2011 Average 10,078 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 9,684 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.27 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0150

1.9476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.9929, compared to 1.9669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0482 SGD (High: 1.9849 / Low: 1.9367). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 SGD (High: 1.9915 / Low: 1.9753).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.0094) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0240), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-0.72%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.0094

2011 Avg (May) 2.0240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0160	1.9688	1.9846
February	1.9950	1.9663	1.9824
March	2.0085	1.9693	1.9915
April	2.0133	1.9806	2.0022
May	2.0228	1.9888	2.0094
June	1.9993	1.9775	1.9873
July	1.9866	1.9481	1.9663
August	1.9849	1.9367	1.9615
September	1.9915	1.9753	1.9834
October	1.9861	1.9541	1.9677
November	1.9692	1.9373	1.9532
December	1.9831	1.9554	1.9693