2012 SGD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SGD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SGD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 78.4745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 70.8275.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6470 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.3512 to the December average rate of 74.5870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 78.4745 was up 10.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 71.1071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SGD to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 72.8349, compared to 75.8769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0420 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.8071 XPF (High: 78.4057 / Low: 74.5986). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0901 XPF (High: 75.6271 / Low: 74.5371).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.7892 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 77.1566) against the same month in 2011 (average: 68.9415), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2152 (+11.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.9845 | 71.0332 | 72.3512 |
| February | 73.1595 | 70.8275 | 71.9750 |
| March | 72.5061 | 71.1442 | 71.8461 |
| April | 73.0866 | 71.2530 | 72.5146 |
| May | 74.9154 | 72.8860 | 73.7999 |
| June | 75.0468 | 73.2797 | 74.5226 |
| July | 78.4057 | 74.5986 | 76.9772 |
| August | 78.4745 | 75.7927 | 77.1566 |
| September | 76.0942 | 74.2576 | 75.3675 |
| October | 75.6271 | 74.5371 | 75.1524 |
| November | 76.9224 | 75.2114 | 76.0206 |
| December | 75.6378 | 73.8235 | 74.5870 |