YEARLY HIGH
30.1916 ARS
YEARLY LOW
13.8374 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.7118 ARS

2018 SGD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 30.1916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.8374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3541 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3811 to the December average rate of 27.5715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 91.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.1916 was up 110.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.3339, 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 150,958 ARS
2017 Average 60,051 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 69,187 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,770.75 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.5020
13.0065
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 16.2494, compared to 25.1741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.3747 ARS (High: 28.3264 / Low: 19.9517). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2685 ARS (High: 15.5049 / Low: 15.2364).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.3747
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2977 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 28.1274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.7653), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3621 (+120.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 28.1274
2017 Avg (September) 12.7653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0090 13.8374 14.3811
February 15.3244 14.7216 15.0233
March 15.5049 15.2364 15.3708
April 15.5169 15.2445 15.3815
May 18.7132 15.5256 17.5827
June 21.1956 18.6386 19.7571
July 21.2414 19.9257 20.2655
August 28.3264 19.9517 21.8127
September 30.1916 26.8504 28.1274
October 28.7738 25.9054 26.8297
November 28.4270 25.6490 26.4379
December 27.9571 26.7354 27.5715