YEARLY HIGH
38.9068 KGS
YEARLY LOW
35.5649 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3876 KGS

2012 SGD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 38.9068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 35.5649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3420 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4836 to the December average rate of 38.8309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 38.9068 was up 1.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.2261, 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 194,534 KGS
2011 Average 183,468 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 177,824 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,709.86 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

39.1081
35.7819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KGS 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 37.0724, compared to 37.7029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.0724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.7029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.8011 KGS (High: 38.5268 / Low: 35.7257). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1904 KGS (High: 38.7084 / Low: 38.5180).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.8011
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1904

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9479 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 38.8309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.9867), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8442 (+7.90%).

2012 Avg (December) 38.8309
2011 Avg (December) 35.9867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.3154 35.6970 36.4836
February 37.6424 36.7846 37.3004
March 37.4443 36.7413 37.0789
April 37.8760 37.0233 37.4051
May 37.9092 36.4534 37.2851
June 37.2807 36.2986 36.8811
July 37.4555 36.0052 37.0070
August 36.4004 35.5649 36.0591
September 38.5268 35.7257 37.2282
October 38.7327 38.2099 38.4695
November 38.7084 38.5180 38.6226
December 38.9068 38.7071 38.8309