2017 BND to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0068 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.9900 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0001 SGD

2017 BND to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.9900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0002 to the December average rate of 1.0001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0068 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,034 SGD

2016 Average 5,001 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 4,950 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.60 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0006

0.9992

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BND 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 1.0001, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0156 SGD (High: 1.0056 / Low: 0.9900). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SGD (High: 1.0027 / Low: 0.9978).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.0004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0005), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.0004

2016 Avg (November) 1.0005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0056	0.9900	1.0002
February	1.0057	0.9969	1.0004
March	1.0034	0.9926	1.0000
April	1.0020	0.9967	0.9995
May	1.0046	0.9963	1.0002
June	1.0039	0.9968	1.0004
July	1.0015	0.9961	0.9997
August	1.0064	0.9951	1.0001
September	1.0054	0.9966	1.0005
October	1.0032	0.9941	0.9993
November	1.0068	0.9984	1.0004
December	1.0027	0.9978	1.0001