2018 SGD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1358.9390 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1279.9383 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1318.0107 BIF

2018 SGD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1358.9390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1279.9383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.0007 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1334.0291 to the December average rate of 1318.3714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1358.9390 was up 3.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1314.5988, 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 6,794,695 BIF

2017 Average 6,243,419 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,399,691 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 395,003.63 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1351.5009

1289.7814

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SGD to BIF 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 1333.1352, compared to 1302.8862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.2491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1333.1352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1302.8862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 44.6529 BIF (High: 1337.4280 / Low: 1292.7750). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.8663 BIF (High: 1346.5126 / Low: 1325.6463).

June Spread (Volatile) ±44.6529

February Spread (Stable) ±20.8663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 23.4527 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.4527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1346.3576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1213.7755), the exchange rate shifted by +132.5820 (+10.92%).

2018 Avg (April) 1346.3576

2017 Avg (April) 1213.7755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1355.5020	1311.5956	1334.0291
February	1346.5126	1325.6463	1337.1794
March	1358.3618	1332.7960	1343.0429
April	1358.9390	1330.3148	1346.3576
May	1336.3731	1308.9365	1322.9049
June	1337.4280	1292.7750	1315.2974
July	1315.1138	1291.4026	1299.7934
August	1307.2776	1282.0140	1296.9842
September	1308.7451	1285.0788	1294.9246
October	1315.2193	1279.9383	1298.3750
November	1324.0977	1286.6723	1308.8683
December	1331.1249	1302.1671	1318.3714