YEARLY HIGH
0.0249 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 SGD

2012 SYP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0236 to the December average rate of 0.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0249 was down 10.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SYP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 124 SGD
2011 Average 131 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 86 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.82 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0242
0.0166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP to SGD 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 0.0217, compared to 0.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 SGD (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0218). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0171).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0236) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0275), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-14.20%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0236
2011 Avg (January) 0.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0218 0.0236
February 0.0221 0.0217 0.0218
March 0.0221 0.0218 0.0219
April 0.0220 0.0215 0.0218
May 0.0217 0.0200 0.0210
June 0.0203 0.0198 0.0200
July 0.0198 0.0191 0.0196
August 0.0192 0.0187 0.0190
September 0.0187 0.0180 0.0183
October 0.0181 0.0176 0.0179
November 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
December 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172