2012 SGD to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SGD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SGD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.3106.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7136 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3757 to the December average rate of 3.9966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0241 was up 15.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SGD to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4733, compared to 3.8105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3372 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1505 ARS (High: 3.4611 / Low: 3.3106). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 ARS (High: 3.7116 / Low: 3.6693).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.9966) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6866 (+20.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4611 | 3.3106 | 3.3757 |
| February | 3.4980 | 3.4357 | 3.4658 |
| March | 3.4911 | 3.4330 | 3.4604 |
| April | 3.5671 | 3.4728 | 3.5130 |
| May | 3.5692 | 3.4716 | 3.5221 |
| June | 3.5614 | 3.4542 | 3.5027 |
| July | 3.6798 | 3.5480 | 3.6080 |
| August | 3.7116 | 3.6693 | 3.6899 |
| September | 3.8296 | 3.7159 | 3.7914 |
| October | 3.9056 | 3.8145 | 3.8602 |
| November | 3.9578 | 3.8928 | 3.9170 |
| December | 4.0241 | 3.9602 | 3.9966 |