YEARLY HIGH
1.1120 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.0163 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0643 SGD

2017 CAD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 1.1120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0957 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0820 to the December average rate of 1.0553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1120 was up 1.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,560 SGD
2016 Average 5,212 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 5,081 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478.32 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1053
1.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.0530, compared to 1.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0395 SGD (High: 1.0620 / Low: 1.0225). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 SGD (High: 1.0320 / Low: 1.0163).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0981) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0596 (+5.74%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0981
2016 Avg (September) 1.0385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0897 1.0679 1.0820
February 1.0888 1.0566 1.0795
March 1.0575 1.0415 1.0500
April 1.0544 1.0227 1.0405
May 1.0320 1.0163 1.0258
June 1.0620 1.0225 1.0399
July 1.0915 1.0609 1.0793
August 1.0882 1.0707 1.0795
September 1.1120 1.0882 1.0981
October 1.0911 1.0567 1.0794
November 1.0729 1.0461 1.0628
December 1.0649 1.0461 1.0553