2018 SBD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1749 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1654 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1712 SGD

2018 SBD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1701 to the December average rate of 0.1696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1749 was down 4.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 875 SGD

2017 Average 884 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 827 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.50 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1743

0.1686

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SBD 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 0.1700, compared to 0.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0074 SGD (High: 0.1728 / Low: 0.1654). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SGD (High: 0.1744 / Low: 0.1726).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1735) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-1.27%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1735

2017 Avg (August) 0.1757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1723	0.1675	0.1701
February	0.1719	0.1685	0.1702
March	0.1702	0.1681	0.1693
April	0.1710	0.1677	0.1691
May	0.1726	0.1693	0.1710
June	0.1728	0.1683	0.1704
July	0.1735	0.1701	0.1723
August	0.1749	0.1727	0.1735
September	0.1748	0.1729	0.1738
October	0.1744	0.1726	0.1734
November	0.1743	0.1713	0.1719
December	0.1728	0.1654	0.1696