2017 GBP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8327 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.7175 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7784 SGD

2017 GBP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GBP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 1.8327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.7175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1152 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7652 to the December average rate of 1.8046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8327 was down 12.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,163 SGD

2016 Average 9,354 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 8,588 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 575.91 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8117

1.7273

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.7675, compared to 1.7893 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) 1.7675

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0799 SGD (High: 1.7990 / Low: 1.7191). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 SGD (High: 1.7966 / Low: 1.7704).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.7979) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+0.59%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.7979

2016 Avg (September) 1.7873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7990	1.7191	1.7652
February	1.7892	1.7412	1.7650
March	1.7525	1.7175	1.7343
April	1.8100	1.7382	1.7676
May	1.8261	1.7691	1.8021
June	1.7937	1.7540	1.7711
July	1.7966	1.7704	1.7828
August	1.7998	1.7414	1.7630
September	1.8327	1.7538	1.7979
October	1.8184	1.7826	1.7948
November	1.8250	1.7737	1.7927
December	1.8225	1.7950	1.8046