YEARLY HIGH
1.0951 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.0151 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0586 SGD

2017 AUD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.0951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0800 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0659 to the December average rate of 1.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0951 was up 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,476 SGD
2016 Average 5,133 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 5,076 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399.93 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0899
1.0246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.0596, compared to 1.0576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0415 SGD (High: 1.0894 / Low: 1.0479). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 SGD (High: 1.0825 / Low: 1.0697).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0415
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.0845) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0827 (+8.26%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.0845
2016 Avg (February) 1.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0811 1.0437 1.0659
February 1.0951 1.0716 1.0845
March 1.0816 1.0635 1.0711
April 1.0661 1.0435 1.0543
May 1.0516 1.0276 1.0366
June 1.0597 1.0233 1.0453
July 1.0894 1.0479 1.0694
August 1.0825 1.0697 1.0771
September 1.0834 1.0634 1.0760
October 1.0706 1.0435 1.0592
November 1.0482 1.0194 1.0336
December 1.0444 1.0151 1.0301