YEARLY HIGH
0.0082 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0077 SGD

2017 DJF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0080 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0082 was up 0.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41 SGD
2016 Average 39 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 37 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.38 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0080
0.0075
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DJF 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 0.0079, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0079). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0078).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0080) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0081), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0080
2016 Avg (January) 0.0081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080
February 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
March 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
May 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
June 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
July 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
August 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
September 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
October 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
November 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
December 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075