YEARLY HIGH
0.5142 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.4946 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5048 GIP

2012 SGD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.5142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5039 to the December average rate of 0.5102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5142 was down 0.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5173, 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 2,571 GIP
2011 Average 2,482 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 2,473 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.03 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5130
0.4962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GIP 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 0.5018, compared to 0.5078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0117 GIP (High: 0.5080 / Low: 0.4962). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 GIP (High: 0.5142 / Low: 0.5105).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.5116) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+4.23%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.5116
2011 Avg (November) 0.4908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5080 0.4962 0.5039
February 0.5082 0.4995 0.5043
March 0.5074 0.4986 0.5021
April 0.5046 0.4968 0.4995
May 0.5024 0.4946 0.4976
June 0.5072 0.5002 0.5035
July 0.5078 0.4999 0.5034
August 0.5103 0.5016 0.5056
September 0.5090 0.5027 0.5062
October 0.5127 0.5060 0.5098
November 0.5142 0.5105 0.5116
December 0.5120 0.5081 0.5102