YEARLY HIGH
0.8029 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.7363 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7732 AUD

2012 SGD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.8029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.7363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0666 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7514 to the December average rate of 0.7834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8029 was down 0.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,015 AUD
2011 Average 3,854 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,682 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.09 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7994
0.7390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to AUD 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 0.7666, compared to 0.7798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0281 AUD (High: 0.7995 / Low: 0.7714). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 AUD (High: 0.7554 / Low: 0.7479).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.7943) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0382 (+5.05%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.7943
2011 Avg (May) 0.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7554 0.7479 0.7514
February 0.7494 0.7363 0.7440
March 0.7663 0.7431 0.7539
April 0.7786 0.7633 0.7719
May 0.8029 0.7812 0.7943
June 0.7995 0.7714 0.7841
July 0.7766 0.7646 0.7698
August 0.7756 0.7596 0.7648
September 0.7862 0.7756 0.7807
October 0.7999 0.7850 0.7940
November 0.7910 0.7812 0.7859
December 0.7898 0.7761 0.7834