YEARLY HIGH
0.0256 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0220 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0235 SGD

2012 INR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0256. 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 -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0256 was down 10.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,410 SGD
2011 Average 6,754 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 5,494 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 916.42 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0258
0.0220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0013 SGD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0235). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0223).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 (-9.29%).

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 0.0242 0.0250
February 0.0256 0.0252 0.0255
March 0.0254 0.0246 0.0250
April 0.0248 0.0235 0.0242
May 0.0236 0.0228 0.0232
June 0.0233 0.0223 0.0229
July 0.0232 0.0224 0.0228
August 0.0226 0.0223 0.0225
September 0.0232 0.0222 0.0226
October 0.0237 0.0226 0.0231
November 0.0228 0.0220 0.0223
December 0.0225 0.0222 0.0223