YEARLY HIGH
0.6903 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.6502 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6710 SGD

2018 BZD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.6903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.6502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0401 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6577 to the December average rate of 0.6801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6903 was down 4.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,452 SGD
2017 Average 3,432 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,251 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.49 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6897
0.6513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 0.6601, compared to 0.6818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0178 SGD (High: 0.6806 / Low: 0.6628). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SGD (High: 0.6812 / Low: 0.6746).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6865) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+1.69%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6865
2017 Avg (October) 0.6752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6664 0.6502 0.6577
February 0.6627 0.6512 0.6565
March 0.6579 0.6512 0.6545
April 0.6607 0.6512 0.6548
May 0.6709 0.6619 0.6662
June 0.6806 0.6628 0.6707
July 0.6812 0.6746 0.6780
August 0.6865 0.6776 0.6813
September 0.6858 0.6787 0.6821
October 0.6903 0.6826 0.6865
November 0.6872 0.6799 0.6828
December 0.6834 0.6758 0.6801