YEARLY HIGH
0.7893 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.7138 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7506 CHF

2012 SGD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.7138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0755 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7333 to the December average rate of 0.7547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7893 was up 4.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7588, 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 3,946 CHF
2011 Average 3,525 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,569 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.46 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7814
0.7206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CHF 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 0.7348, compared to 0.7665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0383 CHF (High: 0.7893 / Low: 0.7510). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 CHF (High: 0.7666 / Low: 0.7576).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.7752) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0982 (+14.51%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.7752
2011 Avg (July) 0.6769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7395 0.7231 0.7333
February 0.7377 0.7138 0.7274
March 0.7332 0.7183 0.7256
April 0.7357 0.7194 0.7300
May 0.7534 0.7350 0.7433
June 0.7549 0.7445 0.7492
July 0.7893 0.7510 0.7752
August 0.7882 0.7635 0.7763
September 0.7666 0.7576 0.7632
October 0.7670 0.7561 0.7617
November 0.7749 0.7591 0.7677
December 0.7653 0.7466 0.7547