YEARLY HIGH
45.5348 BTN
YEARLY LOW
38.9595 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1752 BTN

2012 SGD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 45.5348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 38.9595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5753 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0142 to the December average rate of 44.7814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 45.5348 was up 10.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 41.0509, 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 227,674 BTN
2011 Average 185,491 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 194,798 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,876.41 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

45.3468
38.7259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BTN 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 41.2447, compared to 43.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 3.9242 BTN (High: 44.2708 / Low: 40.3467). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4254 BTN (High: 41.4882 / Low: 41.0628).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.9242
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3651 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 44.7950) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.3509), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4441 (+13.83%).

2012 Avg (November) 44.7950
2011 Avg (November) 39.3509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4369 39.3569 40.0142
February 40.0874 38.9595 39.2776
March 40.7502 39.3821 40.0075
April 42.6084 40.3857 41.3273
May 43.8311 42.4364 43.0715
June 44.7622 43.0491 43.7700
July 43.8870 40.7938 42.4049
August 41.4882 41.0628 41.2099
September 44.3196 40.7573 42.1572
October 44.2708 40.3467 43.2860
November 45.5348 43.9120 44.7950
December 45.1329 44.4425 44.7814