YEARLY HIGH
0.1671 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1493 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1553 SGD

2018 SEK to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.1493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1643 to the December average rate of 0.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1671 was down 2.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 835 SGD
2017 Average 809 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 747 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.77 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1656
0.1496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.1583, compared to 0.1524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0073 SGD (High: 0.1671 / Low: 0.1598). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SGD (High: 0.1525 / Low: 0.1506).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1640) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+3.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1640
2017 Avg (February) 0.1587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1664 0.1623 0.1643
February 0.1671 0.1598 0.1640
March 0.1612 0.1569 0.1596
April 0.1577 0.1516 0.1555
May 0.1554 0.1499 0.1530
June 0.1551 0.1515 0.1531
July 0.1557 0.1523 0.1544
August 0.1547 0.1493 0.1509
September 0.1556 0.1500 0.1531
October 0.1543 0.1510 0.1525
November 0.1525 0.1506 0.1518
December 0.1528 0.1506 0.1517