YEARLY HIGH
14.3339 ARS
YEARLY LOW
10.8121 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0027 ARS

2017 SGD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 14.3339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 10.8121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5218 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1141 to the December average rate of 13.1715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.3339 was up 27.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.2702, 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 71,669 ARS
2016 Average 53,456 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 54,060 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,608.83 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.3918
10.7490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to ARS 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 11.1718, compared to 12.8335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.5958 ARS (High: 14.3339 / Low: 12.7380). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1219 ARS (High: 12.9492 / Low: 12.8273).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5958
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.1715) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.0275), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1440 (+19.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.1715
2016 Avg (December) 11.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2873 10.9545 11.1141
February 11.1871 10.8322 11.0085
March 11.1884 10.8488 11.0434
April 11.0946 10.8121 10.9693
May 11.6718 10.9286 11.2634
June 12.0758 11.4812 11.6323
July 13.1200 11.9594 12.5289
August 13.0157 12.4896 12.8036
September 12.9562 12.6179 12.7653
October 13.0082 12.7083 12.8365
November 12.9492 12.8273 12.8953
December 14.3339 12.7380 13.1715