2012 SGD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SGD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SGD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 5874.2343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5356.6373.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 517.5970 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5437.0487 to the December average rate of 5785.6274, 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 5874.2343 was down 2.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 6050.9699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SGD to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5530.6646, compared to 5752.8287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 222.1641 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 273.9725 GNF (High: 5649.6415 / Low: 5375.6690). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 98.2930 GNF (High: 5842.0829 / Low: 5743.7900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 77.2147 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5785.6274) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5349.6073), the exchange rate shifted by +436.0200 (+8.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5556.1195 | 5356.6373 | 5437.0487 |
| February | 5594.7712 | 5420.6727 | 5509.9977 |
| March | 5649.6415 | 5375.6690 | 5599.3052 |
| April | 5671.7637 | 5545.5766 | 5602.7354 |
| May | 5666.4671 | 5442.2096 | 5525.5207 |
| June | 5617.5241 | 5423.0195 | 5509.3801 |
| July | 5746.4668 | 5560.0117 | 5655.1967 |
| August | 5778.7246 | 5672.7720 | 5730.2620 |
| September | 5846.0724 | 5662.9378 | 5752.5389 |
| October | 5864.2966 | 5721.2094 | 5793.9089 |
| November | 5842.0829 | 5743.7900 | 5799.4384 |
| December | 5874.2343 | 5666.6000 | 5785.6274 |