2017 LTL to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4372 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.4299 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1930 SGD

2017 LTL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.4372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.4299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0073 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6623 to the December average rate of 1.3462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 103.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4372 was up 209.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,186 SGD

2016 Average 2,237 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 2,149 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,036.66 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4907

0.3392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.0289, compared to 1.3571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.0019 SGD (High: 1.4372 / Low: 0.4353). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 SGD (High: 0.4385 / Low: 0.4307).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0019

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5604 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6623) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2020 (+43.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6623

2016 Avg (January) 0.4603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4372	0.4353	0.6623
February	1.4234	0.4299	0.9955
March	0.4385	0.4307	0.4352
April	1.4058	0.4331	1.3020
May	1.4119	1.3816	1.3947
June	1.3900	1.3755	1.3839
July	1.3850	1.3558	1.3704
August	1.3669	1.3551	1.3607
September	1.3592	1.3395	1.3500
October	1.3681	1.3493	1.3597
November	1.3651	1.3450	1.3559
December	1.3527	1.3372	1.3462