YEARLY HIGH
739.8918 KPW
YEARLY LOW
692.7953 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
720.5656 KPW

2012 SGD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 739.8918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 692.7953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.0965 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 703.4581 to the December average rate of 737.3331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 739.8918 was up 4.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 706.3472, 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 3,699,459 KPW
2011 Average 741,254 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,463,977 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,482.65 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

740.7206
700.0706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KPW 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 712.1119, compared to 729.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.9073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 712.1119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 729.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 29.2125 KPW (High: 728.2243 / Low: 699.0118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6463 KPW (High: 739.1123 / Low: 735.4660).

May Spread (Volatile) ±29.2125
December Spread (Stable) ±3.6463

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 9.3223 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 735.3255) against the same month in 2011 (average: 108.9356), the exchange rate shifted by +626.3899 (+575.01%).

2012 Avg (October) 735.3255
2011 Avg (October) 108.9356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 718.6088 692.7953 703.4581
February 723.4064 710.6540 717.6531
March 720.4524 710.0188 715.1647
April 727.6843 713.3527 719.5305
May 728.2243 699.0118 713.0936
June 710.9033 695.6850 703.7713
July 723.3767 707.9173 713.9995
August 725.1585 717.8591 721.0986
September 737.7575 721.0857 730.9149
October 739.8918 730.5823 735.3255
November 737.6263 733.1892 735.4440
December 739.1123 735.4660 737.3331