YEARLY HIGH
431.5961 XAF
YEARLY LOW
388.9444 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
408.5647 XAF

2012 SGD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 431.5961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 388.9444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.6517 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 397.2885 to the December average rate of 409.8688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 431.5961 was up 10.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 392.1517, 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 2,157,981 XAF
2011 Average 1,890,206 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,944,722 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,258.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

426.9376
391.6915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to XAF 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 400.1599, compared to 416.9695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.8096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.1599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 416.9695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 21.4902 XAF (High: 431.3584 / Low: 409.8682). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6913 XAF (High: 412.3094 / Low: 406.6180).

July Spread (Volatile) ±21.4902
June Spread (Stable) ±5.6913

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 10.1176 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 424.0004) against the same month in 2011 (average: 378.2998), the exchange rate shifted by +45.7006 (+12.08%).

2012 Avg (August) 424.0004
2011 Avg (August) 378.2998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 401.1617 389.9211 397.2885
February 401.3410 388.9444 395.4221
March 398.2808 390.7564 394.6287
April 401.1735 391.3538 398.3960
May 411.5574 401.3082 405.9472
June 412.3094 406.6180 409.2770
July 431.3584 409.8682 423.2197
August 431.5961 416.8308 424.0004
September 418.8029 408.5534 413.8828
October 415.9998 409.4308 413.0622
November 422.0531 413.2938 417.7832
December 415.9092 405.7693 409.8688