YEARLY HIGH
27.9942 GMD
YEARLY LOW
22.0655 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9075 GMD

2012 SGD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 27.9942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 22.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9287 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1765 to the December average rate of 25.4301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.9942 was up 16.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.9597, 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 139,971 GMD
2011 Average 112,116 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 110,327 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,643.66 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.7842
22.7576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GMD 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 23.9190, compared to 25.8959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.9190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 3.5208 GMD (High: 27.8795 / Low: 24.3588). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6243 GMD (High: 27.0144 / Low: 26.3901).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5208
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.0750 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 27.3653) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.7538), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6115 (+20.27%).

2012 Avg (October) 27.3653
2011 Avg (October) 22.7538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.0805 22.0655 23.1765
February 24.6870 23.5617 24.2023
March 24.5813 23.5703 24.2430
April 24.2684 22.9888 23.6599
May 24.4395 23.5715 24.0604
June 24.9044 23.3999 24.1721
July 25.5611 24.3370 24.9470
August 26.8438 25.0942 25.5060
September 27.0144 26.3901 26.8367
October 27.9942 26.7065 27.3653
November 27.8795 24.3588 25.2903
December 26.6443 24.4174 25.4301