YEARLY HIGH
765.0199 CDF
YEARLY LOW
698.8680 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
736.5500 CDF

2012 SGD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 765.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 698.8680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.1519 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 712.5662 to the December average rate of 758.2528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 765.0199 was up 0.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 764.9556, 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 3,825,099 CDF
2011 Average 3,627,673 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,494,340 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330,759.35 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

762.8214
707.9975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CDF 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 724.1868, compared to 748.9132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.7263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 724.1868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 748.9132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 38.6743 CDF (High: 737.5423 / Low: 698.8680). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6337 CDF (High: 745.0658 / Low: 736.4321).

January Spread (Volatile) ±38.6743
August Spread (Stable) ±8.6337

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 8.7882 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 758.2528) against the same month in 2011 (average: 698.5296), the exchange rate shifted by +59.7232 (+8.55%).

2012 Avg (December) 758.2528
2011 Avg (December) 698.5296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 737.5423 698.8680 712.5662
February 740.7959 720.7004 730.0080
March 733.4962 721.5686 728.0817
April 740.9261 724.9476 732.2087
May 737.9987 711.0021 725.5223
June 726.7987 707.7301 716.7341
July 743.0365 719.1688 731.4068
August 745.0658 736.4321 740.5521
September 757.2263 741.6915 750.5388
October 760.4363 750.3484 755.6943
November 763.7426 752.4955 757.0341
December 765.0199 751.4140 758.2528