2018 GBP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8786 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.7159 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8005 SGD

2018 GBP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1.8786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.7159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1627 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8263 to the December average rate of 1.7369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8786 was up 2.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8327, 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 9,393 SGD

2017 Average 8,892 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 8,580 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 813.33 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8617

1.7256

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 1.8256, compared to 1.7754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0661 SGD (High: 1.8265 / Low: 1.7605). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 SGD (High: 1.8074 / Low: 1.7827).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0661

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.8503) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0827 (+4.68%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.8503

2017 Avg (April) 1.7676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8621	1.7980	1.8263
February	1.8667	1.8228	1.8438
March	1.8626	1.8184	1.8373
April	1.8786	1.8229	1.8503
May	1.8262	1.7788	1.8032
June	1.8083	1.7796	1.7924
July	1.8074	1.7827	1.7955
August	1.7878	1.7473	1.7617
September	1.8113	1.7653	1.7882
October	1.8265	1.7605	1.7960
November	1.8006	1.7494	1.7738
December	1.7505	1.7159	1.7369