2012 SGD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1335.4828 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1242.5988 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1298.1417 SOS

2012 SGD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 1335.4828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1242.5988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.8840 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1273.2111 to the December average rate of 1321.4368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1335.4828 was down 1.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 1360.4430, 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 6,677,414 SOS

2011 Average 6,425,319 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 6,212,994 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 464,420.10 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1329.7938

1259.6735

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SGD to SOS 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 1284.4507, compared to 1311.8328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.3821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1284.4507

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1311.8328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 58.0425 SOS (High: 1315.1518 / Low: 1257.1093). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4088 SOS (High: 1323.5017 / Low: 1315.0929).

May Spread (Volatile) ±58.0425

November Spread (Stable) ±8.4088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 16.6638 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1323.9504) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1271.0595), the exchange rate shifted by +52.8910 (+4.16%).

2012 Avg (October) 1323.9504

2011 Avg (October) 1271.0595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1298.2956	1258.5943	1273.2111
February	1307.7594	1281.9148	1295.8673
March	1303.6174	1281.2232	1291.7295
April	1314.5810	1281.4624	1298.1986
May	1315.1518	1257.1093	1282.1807
June	1281.2602	1242.5988	1265.5169
July	1306.5684	1266.0270	1286.9548
August	1315.0397	1291.7605	1301.4483
September	1330.4231	1297.4095	1318.1086
October	1335.4828	1313.2045	1323.9504
November	1323.5017	1315.0929	1319.0979
December	1331.0217	1311.8943	1321.4368