YEARLY HIGH
323.7532 KMF
YEARLY LOW
291.7084 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
306.8070 KMF

2012 SGD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 323.7532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 291.7084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.0448 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.9664 to the December average rate of 307.4956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 323.7532 was up 10.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 293.9780, 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 1,618,766 KMF
2011 Average 1,407,208 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,458,542 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,223.90 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

321.7121
293.6316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KMF 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 300.1138, compared to 313.5002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.3864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 300.1138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 313.5002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 20.5694 KMF (High: 323.7532 / Low: 303.1838). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2685 KMF (High: 309.2321 / Low: 304.9636).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.5694
June Spread (Stable) ±4.2685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.0019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 317.6083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 283.3284), the exchange rate shifted by +34.2799 (+12.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 317.6083
2011 Avg (July) 283.3284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.8714 292.4409 297.9664
February 301.0058 291.7084 296.6175
March 298.7107 293.0674 295.9716
April 300.8802 293.5154 298.7971
May 308.6681 300.9812 304.3725
June 309.2321 304.9636 306.9578
July 323.7532 303.1838 317.6083
August 322.4814 316.5129 319.3720
September 319.8423 306.7714 313.3701
October 311.9678 307.1958 309.8365
November 316.6322 310.3369 313.3186
December 311.4768 304.4069 307.4956