YEARLY HIGH
0.4857 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.2756 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3804 SGD

2012 SDG to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.2756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2102 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4782 to the December average rate of 0.2766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4857 was down 6.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,429 SGD
2011 Average 2,361 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,378 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,050.85 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4984
0.2564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.4724, compared to 0.2884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1934 SGD (High: 0.4746 / Low: 0.2812). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SGD (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.2764).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1934
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4782) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5143), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0361 (-7.02%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4782
2011 Avg (January) 0.5143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4857 0.4679 0.4782
February 0.4735 0.4651 0.4687
March 0.4739 0.4673 0.4701
April 0.4720 0.4624 0.4676
May 0.4809 0.4621 0.4719
June 0.4833 0.4733 0.4781
July 0.4746 0.2812 0.3384
August 0.2837 0.2797 0.2818
September 0.2821 0.2766 0.2788
October 0.2792 0.2756 0.2773
November 0.2782 0.2764 0.2773
December 0.2776 0.2757 0.2766