YEARLY HIGH
3.0693 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.4013 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7040 BRL

2018 SGD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 3.0693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.4013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6681 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4272 to the December average rate of 2.8377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0693 was up 23.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4846, 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 15,347 BRL
2017 Average 11,569 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,006 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,340.43 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0446
2.3710
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 2.5804, compared to 2.8276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3246 BRL (High: 3.0347 / Low: 2.7101). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0534 BRL (High: 2.8579 / Low: 2.8045).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3246
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0534

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 0.2639 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.9885) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6690 (+28.85%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.9885
2017 Avg (September) 2.3194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4766 2.4013 2.4272
February 2.4915 2.4202 2.4604
March 2.5392 2.4344 2.4934
April 2.6454 2.5192 2.5891
May 2.7850 2.6295 2.7115
June 2.9253 2.7584 2.8011
July 2.8809 2.7165 2.8027
August 3.0347 2.7101 2.8648
September 3.0693 2.9332 2.9885
October 2.9287 2.6395 2.7245
November 2.8667 2.6855 2.7472
December 2.8579 2.8045 2.8377