YEARLY HIGH
1.1563 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.9890 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0430 BND

2018 SGD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.9890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1673 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 1.1448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1563 was up 14.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0101, 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 5,782 BND
2017 Average 5,000 BND
Yearly Trough Low 4,945 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 836.66 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1593
0.9855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BND 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 1.0124, compared to 1.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1561 BND (High: 1.1506 / Low: 0.9944). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 BND (High: 1.0029 / Low: 0.9968).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1561
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0575 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1449 (+14.49%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1448
2017 Avg (December) 0.9999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0040 0.9942 1.0000
February 1.0029 0.9968 1.0000
March 1.0040 0.9977 1.0002
April 1.0094 0.9967 1.0005
May 1.0928 0.9895 1.0093
June 1.1317 0.9890 1.0645
July 1.1128 0.9893 1.0418
August 1.1093 0.9998 1.1002
September 1.1077 0.9984 1.0782
October 1.0281 0.9961 1.0207
November 1.1506 0.9944 1.0554
December 1.1563 1.0063 1.1448