YEARLY HIGH
0.7817 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.7322 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7501 SGD

2018 ANG to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.7817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.7322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0496 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7406 to the December average rate of 0.7719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7817 was down 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,909 SGD
2017 Average 3,877 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,661 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.77 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7816
0.7329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 0.7413, compared to 0.7590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0308 SGD (High: 0.7702 / Low: 0.7394). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 SGD (High: 0.7513 / Low: 0.7438).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.7775) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+2.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.7775
2017 Avg (October) 0.7617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7510 0.7322 0.7406
February 0.7462 0.7333 0.7393
March 0.7408 0.7333 0.7369
April 0.7440 0.7334 0.7373
May 0.7513 0.7438 0.7468
June 0.7537 0.7394 0.7467
July 0.7514 0.7341 0.7408
August 0.7479 0.7341 0.7416
September 0.7702 0.7394 0.7470
October 0.7817 0.7730 0.7775
November 0.7804 0.7721 0.7751
December 0.7760 0.7674 0.7719