YEARLY HIGH
1.6444 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.5487 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5931 SGD

2018 EUR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.6444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1.5487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0958 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6124 to the December average rate of 1.5599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6444 was up 1.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,222 SGD
2017 Average 7,796 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 7,743 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478.81 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6367
1.5529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.6063, compared to 1.5798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0463 SGD (High: 1.5996 / Low: 1.5533). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 SGD (High: 1.5986 / Low: 1.5876).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0463
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1244 (+8.26%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6297
2017 Avg (February) 1.5053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6284 1.5944 1.6124
February 1.6444 1.6156 1.6297
March 1.6369 1.6133 1.6223
April 1.6225 1.6018 1.6154
May 1.5996 1.5533 1.5832
June 1.5950 1.5557 1.5746
July 1.5986 1.5876 1.5936
August 1.5975 1.5637 1.5798
September 1.6075 1.5869 1.5977
October 1.5953 1.5677 1.5851
November 1.5712 1.5523 1.5629
December 1.5694 1.5487 1.5599