YEARLY HIGH
2.4846 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.1562 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3131 BRL

2017 SGD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 2.4846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2.1562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3283 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2362 to the December average rate of 2.4494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4846 was down 13.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8886, 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 12,423 BRL
2016 Average 12,621 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10,781 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,641.69 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4748
2.1701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BRL 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 2.2635, compared to 2.3626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1996 BRL (High: 2.4200 / Low: 2.2205). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0532 BRL (High: 2.3494 / Low: 2.2962).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1996
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.4494) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1129 (+4.83%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.4494
2016 Avg (December) 2.3365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2673 2.1937 2.2362
February 2.2151 2.1562 2.1955
March 2.2541 2.1879 2.2227
April 2.2780 2.2146 2.2467
May 2.4200 2.2205 2.2987
June 2.4101 2.3444 2.3814
July 2.4030 2.2846 2.3364
August 2.3476 2.2884 2.3176
September 2.3494 2.2962 2.3194
October 2.4177 2.3019 2.3460
November 2.4422 2.3853 2.4070
December 2.4846 2.3992 2.4494