YEARLY HIGH
0.1109 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0952 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1017 SGD

2017 SCR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1069 to the December average rate of 0.0967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1109 was down 1.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 555 SGD
2016 Average 520 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 476 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.86 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1079
0.0956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1043, compared to 0.0991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0066 SGD (High: 0.1109 / Low: 0.1043). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 SGD (High: 0.1008 / Low: 0.0976).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1069) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-2.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1069
2016 Avg (January) 0.1095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1109 0.1043 0.1069
February 0.1075 0.1034 0.1052
March 0.1087 0.1022 0.1044
April 0.1072 0.1021 0.1037
May 0.1051 0.1011 0.1030
June 0.1055 0.0995 0.1027
July 0.1051 0.0994 0.1012
August 0.1035 0.0992 0.1002
September 0.1008 0.0976 0.0991
October 0.1014 0.0971 0.0993
November 0.1020 0.0957 0.0981
December 0.1006 0.0952 0.0967