YEARLY HIGH
0.6967 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.6461 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6706 SGD

2017 FJD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.6967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.6461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6865 to the December average rate of 0.6519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6967 was up 1.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,484 SGD
2016 Average 3,310 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,231 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.89 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6908
0.6484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 0.6764, compared to 0.6647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 SGD (High: 0.6967 / Low: 0.6772). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 SGD (High: 0.6744 / Low: 0.6648).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6865) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+3.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6865
2016 Avg (January) 0.6648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6967 0.6772 0.6865
February 0.6944 0.6793 0.6873
March 0.6818 0.6696 0.6766
April 0.6764 0.6645 0.6710
May 0.6763 0.6615 0.6657
June 0.6794 0.6619 0.6713
July 0.6806 0.6678 0.6747
August 0.6815 0.6657 0.6744
September 0.6744 0.6648 0.6692
October 0.6709 0.6550 0.6640
November 0.6636 0.6466 0.6541
December 0.6569 0.6461 0.6519