YEARLY HIGH
0.8200 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7822 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8002 CAD

2012 SGD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.8200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.7822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0377 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7925 to the December average rate of 0.8114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8200 was down 0.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8200, 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 4,100 CAD
2011 Average 3,935 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,911 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.72 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8174
0.7869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CAD 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 0.7958, compared to 0.8045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0253 CAD (High: 0.8197 / Low: 0.7944). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 CAD (High: 0.8077 / Low: 0.8000).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.8148) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+2.45%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.8148
2011 Avg (November) 0.7953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7991 0.7863 0.7925
February 0.8021 0.7887 0.7955
March 0.7935 0.7822 0.7895
April 0.8000 0.7896 0.7937
May 0.8045 0.7939 0.8001
June 0.8077 0.8000 0.8038
July 0.8094 0.8009 0.8041
August 0.8060 0.7884 0.7956
September 0.8015 0.7902 0.7950
October 0.8197 0.7944 0.8063
November 0.8200 0.8118 0.8148
December 0.8155 0.8061 0.8114