YEARLY HIGH
368.9240 AMD
YEARLY LOW
349.4880 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.0707 AMD

2018 SGD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 368.9240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 349.4880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.4360 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 365.2390 to the December average rate of 353.5219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 368.9240 was up 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 361.4269, 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 1,844,620 AMD
2017 Average 1,747,822 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,747,440 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,180.01 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

366.9681
350.0203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to AMD 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 363.4189, compared to 352.7225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.6964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 363.4189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 352.7225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 10.6545 AMD (High: 362.8083 / Low: 352.1538). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5953 AMD (High: 354.2499 / Low: 351.6546).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.6545
September Spread (Stable) ±2.5953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.0786 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 365.5558) against the same month in 2017 (average: 346.9248), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6310 (+5.37%).

2018 Avg (April) 365.5558
2017 Avg (April) 346.9248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 367.5776 361.2440 365.2390
February 367.6706 362.8178 364.6961
March 367.4251 363.4613 365.3214
April 368.9240 361.7681 365.5558
May 364.5835 359.0590 361.5420
June 362.8083 352.1538 358.1591
July 356.1986 350.8717 353.0804
August 353.8291 349.4880 352.1085
September 354.2499 351.6546 352.7919
October 353.3124 349.7222 351.4327
November 355.8995 350.3928 353.3997
December 356.2281 351.2890 353.5219