YEARLY HIGH
60.9675 LRD
YEARLY LOW
55.3794 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.9960 LRD

2012 SGD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 60.9675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 55.3794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5881 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.8212 to the December average rate of 59.8846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 60.9675 was up 0.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 60.6870, 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 304,837 LRD
2011 Average 286,824 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 276,897 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,940.48 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

60.5436
56.4828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LRD 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 58.2775, compared to 59.7146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.2775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.7146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.4539 LRD (High: 58.8332 / Low: 55.3794). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3509 LRD (High: 60.6215 / Low: 59.2706).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4539
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 59.9381) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.5523), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3858 (+4.15%).

2012 Avg (September) 59.9381
2011 Avg (September) 57.5523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.8332 55.3794 56.8212
February 59.1284 57.3614 58.3978
March 59.2936 57.6037 58.3872
April 59.9757 58.0467 58.9531
May 60.0687 57.7658 58.8118
June 58.8808 57.3655 58.2939
July 60.0451 58.2644 59.1826
August 60.2327 58.7159 59.3267
September 60.9675 59.2904 59.9381
October 60.5841 58.8809 59.7501
November 60.7149 59.0802 60.2052
December 60.6215 59.2706 59.8846