YEARLY HIGH
927.7085 KRW
YEARLY LOW
870.0114 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
901.5157 KRW

2012 SGD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 927.7085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 870.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.6972 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 892.9909 to the December average rate of 881.1514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 927.7085 was up 1.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 912.3425, 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 4,638,543 KRW
2011 Average 4,404,509 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,350,057 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,485.82 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

920.7076
877.5554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KRW 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 903.1625, compared to 899.8689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 903.1625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 899.8689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 19.9914 KRW (High: 890.0028 / Low: 870.0114). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3563 KRW (High: 911.9142 / Low: 904.5579).

December Spread (Volatile) ±19.9914
August Spread (Stable) ±7.3563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.7210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 917.1116) against the same month in 2011 (average: 875.8555), the exchange rate shifted by +41.2561 (+4.71%).

2012 Avg (May) 917.1116
2011 Avg (May) 875.8555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 897.9496 889.4518 892.9909
February 899.1231 890.3172 895.5701
March 903.6533 888.8489 894.9343
April 916.3157 896.5801 907.7506
May 927.7085 909.1406 917.1116
June 919.9621 901.5163 910.6173
July 915.7677 897.3387 906.3486
August 911.9142 904.5579 907.1046
September 918.5727 907.0235 912.2363
October 909.3668 893.8378 903.5467
November 894.1266 883.6127 888.8257
December 890.0028 870.0114 881.1514