YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0213 SGD

2017 HTG to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0225 was down 10.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 SGD
2016 Average 110 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 100 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.21 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0222
0.0201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0211, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0024 SGD (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0202). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0212).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0220) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.98%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0220
2016 Avg (June) 0.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0217 0.0209 0.0214
February 0.0214 0.0209 0.0211
March 0.0216 0.0202 0.0210
April 0.0206 0.0201 0.0204
May 0.0205 0.0201 0.0203
June 0.0225 0.0202 0.0220
July 0.0223 0.0218 0.0220
August 0.0225 0.0203 0.0214
September 0.0216 0.0212 0.0214
October 0.0217 0.0213 0.0215
November 0.0216 0.0211 0.0214
December 0.0214 0.0209 0.0211