YEARLY HIGH
0.8089 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.7456 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7691 SGD

2017 AWG to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.8089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.7456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7948 to the December average rate of 0.7528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8089 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,044 SGD
2016 Average 3,850 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,728 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.10 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7991
0.7477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.7804, compared to 0.7577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0256 SGD (High: 0.8089 / Low: 0.7832). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SGD (High: 0.7810 / Low: 0.7738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7948) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7984), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-0.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7948
2016 Avg (January) 0.7984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8089 0.7832 0.7948
February 0.7907 0.7803 0.7856
March 0.7896 0.7746 0.7807
April 0.7810 0.7738 0.7767
May 0.7844 0.7675 0.7746
June 0.7744 0.7662 0.7703
July 0.7714 0.7551 0.7635
August 0.7658 0.7544 0.7595
September 0.7580 0.7456 0.7520
October 0.7641 0.7537 0.7595
November 0.7640 0.7527 0.7587
December 0.7570 0.7470 0.7528