YEARLY HIGH
91.4858 ALL
YEARLY LOW
81.7423 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.1531 ALL

2017 SGD to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 91.4858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 81.7423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7435 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.7254 to the December average rate of 83.6154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 91.4858 was down 0.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 92.0253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 457,429 ALL
2016 Average 449,478 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 408,711 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,717.44 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

91.2351
81.6047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to ALL 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 88.8672, compared to 83.4390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.8672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.4390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 2.9033 ALL (High: 88.7264 / Low: 85.8232). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9956 ALL (High: 82.7379 / Low: 81.7423).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9033
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2389 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 90.4326) against the same month in 2016 (average: 90.5525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1199 (-0.13%).

2017 Avg (April) 90.4326
2016 Avg (April) 90.5525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.9332 88.4558 89.7254
February 91.0513 89.3781 90.0880
March 91.3898 89.3469 90.0831
April 91.4858 88.6108 90.4326
May 88.7264 85.8232 87.1937
June 86.5527 84.0068 85.6804
July 84.5303 83.3441 83.9396
August 82.7379 81.7423 82.4073
September 83.8640 82.4731 83.0937
October 84.4993 83.0837 83.6949
November 84.4497 83.2244 83.8830
December 84.1508 82.8566 83.6154