YEARLY HIGH
1.6642 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.5219 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5918 BBD

2011 SGD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SGD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 1.6642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1.5219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1423 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5545 to the December average rate of 1.5444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6642 was up 6.73% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.5592, 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 8,321 BBD
2010 Average 7,344 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,609 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.50 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.6644
1.5335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BBD 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 1.5899, compared to 1.5937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1306 BBD (High: 1.6617 / Low: 1.5311). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 BBD (High: 1.5731 / Low: 1.5587).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1306
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1.6535) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1784 (+12.09%).

2011 Avg (August) 1.6535
2010 Avg (August) 1.4751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5633 1.5380 1.5545
February 1.5731 1.5587 1.5672
March 1.5872 1.5587 1.5769
April 1.6337 1.5859 1.6045
May 1.6354 1.6000 1.6156
June 1.6289 1.6106 1.6206
July 1.6629 1.6273 1.6444
August 1.6642 1.6394 1.6535
September 1.6617 1.5311 1.6019
October 1.6103 1.5219 1.5671
November 1.5789 1.5233 1.5510
December 1.5621 1.5292 1.5444