YEARLY HIGH
2.2213 XCD
YEARLY LOW
2.0783 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1630 XCD

2012 SGD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 2.2213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.0783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1430 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1107 to the December average rate of 2.2135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2213 was down 0.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2404, 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 11,106 XCD
2011 Average 10,720 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 10,391 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715.03 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2239
2.1001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to XCD 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 2.1362, compared to 2.1897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0874 XCD (High: 2.1845 / Low: 2.0971). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 XCD (High: 2.2189 / Low: 2.2080).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0874
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.2075) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0979 (+4.64%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.2075
2011 Avg (October) 2.1095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1559 2.0783 2.1107
February 2.1708 2.1321 2.1528
March 2.1617 2.1301 2.1454
April 2.1829 2.1386 2.1584
May 2.1845 2.0971 2.1393
June 2.1327 2.0854 2.1105
July 2.1915 2.1257 2.1508
August 2.1769 2.1549 2.1647
September 2.2147 2.1646 2.1941
October 2.2213 2.1931 2.2075
November 2.2145 2.2011 2.2079
December 2.2189 2.2080 2.2135