YEARLY HIGH
2.1824 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.3372 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5207 SGD

2017 LVL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 2.1824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8452 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9951 to the December average rate of 1.3462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1824 was down 3.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,912 SGD
2016 Average 10,923 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,686 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,225.96 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2171
1.2670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 1.6843, compared to 1.3571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.7692 SGD (High: 2.1824 / Low: 1.4132). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 SGD (High: 1.3669 / Low: 1.3551).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7692
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6664 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.9951) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2458), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2507 (-11.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.9951
2016 Avg (January) 2.2458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1824 1.4132 1.9951
February 2.1641 1.4075 1.7225
March 2.1541 2.1160 2.1379
April 2.1297 1.3930 1.4715
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