2018 SGD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5308 BBD

YEARLY LOW

1.4435 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4830 BBD

2018 SGD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.5308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.4435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0873 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5133 to the December average rate of 1.4588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5308 was up 2.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4957, 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 7,654 BBD

2017 Average 7,246 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 7,218 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.27 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5278

1.4425

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SGD to BBD 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 1.5076, compared to 1.4583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0397 BBD (High: 1.5013 / Low: 1.4616). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 BBD (High: 1.4578 / Low: 1.4435).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.5133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1139 (+8.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.5133

2017 Avg (January) 1.3993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5308	1.4953	1.5133
February	1.5285	1.5021	1.5153
March	1.5288	1.5125	1.5207
April	1.5282	1.5059	1.5197
May	1.5028	1.4833	1.4934
June	1.5013	1.4616	1.4834
July	1.4755	1.4609	1.4676
August	1.4683	1.4491	1.4610
September	1.4664	1.4501	1.4585
October	1.4578	1.4435	1.4496
November	1.4600	1.4444	1.4545
December	1.4676	1.4524	1.4588