YEARLY HIGH
0.0219 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0212 SGD

2017 INR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.0219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0210 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0219 was up 1.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,469 SGD
2016 Average 5,139 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 5,174 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.42 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0217
0.0208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0214, compared to 0.0210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0006 SGD (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0207). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0209).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0216) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.77%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0216
2016 Avg (May) 0.0205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0213 0.0208 0.0210
February 0.0213 0.0210 0.0211
March 0.0216 0.0211 0.0213
April 0.0219 0.0215 0.0217
May 0.0219 0.0214 0.0216
June 0.0216 0.0213 0.0215
July 0.0215 0.0211 0.0213
August 0.0214 0.0212 0.0213
September 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
October 0.0211 0.0208 0.0209
November 0.0211 0.0208 0.0209
December 0.0211 0.0209 0.0210