YEARLY HIGH
6.3726 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.9794 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2104 HKD

2012 SGD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 6.3726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.9794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3932 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0678 to the December average rate of 6.3495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.3726 was down 1.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.4826, 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 31,863 HKD
2011 Average 30,981 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 29,897 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,965.98 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.3777
6.0392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to HKD 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 6.1407, compared to 6.2801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2480 HKD (High: 6.2776 / Low: 6.0297). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 HKD (High: 6.3646 / Low: 6.3344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2480
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

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 0.0840 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 6.3332) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2386 (+3.91%).

2012 Avg (October) 6.3332
2011 Avg (October) 6.0947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1927 5.9794 6.0678
February 6.2329 6.1231 6.1838
March 6.2096 6.1235 6.1681
April 6.2732 6.1547 6.2056
May 6.2776 6.0297 6.1514
June 6.1289 5.9989 6.0674
July 6.2321 6.0998 6.1527
August 6.2487 6.1871 6.2144
September 6.3542 6.2141 6.2974
October 6.3726 6.2951 6.3332
November 6.3518 6.3152 6.3335
December 6.3646 6.3344 6.3495