YEARLY HIGH
0.4812 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.4502 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4625 SGD

2012 XCD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.4502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4739 to the December average rate of 0.4518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4812 was down 1.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,406 SGD
2011 Average 2,334 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 2,251 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.89 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4761
0.4496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.4682, compared to 0.4567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0191 SGD (High: 0.4769 / Low: 0.4578). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SGD (High: 0.4529 / Low: 0.4507).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4739) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4779), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-0.84%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4739
2011 Avg (January) 0.4779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4812 0.4638 0.4739
February 0.4690 0.4607 0.4645
March 0.4695 0.4626 0.4661
April 0.4676 0.4581 0.4633
May 0.4769 0.4578 0.4675
June 0.4795 0.4689 0.4738
July 0.4704 0.4563 0.4650
August 0.4641 0.4594 0.4620
September 0.4620 0.4515 0.4558
October 0.4560 0.4502 0.4530
November 0.4543 0.4516 0.4529
December 0.4529 0.4507 0.4518