YEARLY HIGH
0.3100 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.2898 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3016 BHD

2012 SGD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 0.3100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2943 to the December average rate of 0.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3100 was down 1.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3134, 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 1,550 BHD
2011 Average 1,498 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 1,449 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.66 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3103
0.2928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BHD 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 0.2979, compared to 0.3053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 BHD (High: 0.3046 / Low: 0.2924). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BHD (High: 0.3090 / Low: 0.3071).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.3080) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+4.40%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.3080
2011 Avg (October) 0.2950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3006 0.2898 0.2943
February 0.3026 0.2973 0.3002
March 0.3014 0.2970 0.2992
April 0.3044 0.2984 0.3010
May 0.3046 0.2924 0.2983
June 0.2974 0.2910 0.2944
July 0.3031 0.2962 0.2990
August 0.3037 0.3005 0.3020
September 0.3090 0.3021 0.3062
October 0.3100 0.3059 0.3080
November 0.3090 0.3071 0.3081
December 0.3097 0.3076 0.3088