YEARLY HIGH
0.3504 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3205 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3352 SGD

2011 SAR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.3504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.3205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3431 to the December average rate of 0.3453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3504 was down 7.61% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,752 SGD
2010 Average 1,817 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,603 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.45 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3476
0.3203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.3355, compared to 0.3349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0274 SGD (High: 0.3483 / Low: 0.3209). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SGD (High: 0.3422 / Low: 0.3390).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.3404) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-2.02%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.3404
2010 Avg (October) 0.3474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3468 0.3411 0.3431
February 0.3422 0.3390 0.3403
March 0.3421 0.3360 0.3382
April 0.3363 0.3265 0.3324
May 0.3333 0.3261 0.3301
June 0.3311 0.3274 0.3291
July 0.3277 0.3207 0.3243
August 0.3253 0.3205 0.3225
September 0.3483 0.3209 0.3332
October 0.3504 0.3312 0.3404
November 0.3501 0.3378 0.3439
December 0.3487 0.3414 0.3453