2017 SGD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.3189 BTN

YEARLY LOW

42.9382 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.1389 BTN

2017 SGD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 48.3189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 42.9382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3807 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6290 to the December average rate of 47.7240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.3189 was down 4.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 50.4427, 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 241,594 BTN

2016 Average 243,331 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 214,691 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,903.48 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.0457

45.9913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BTN 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 46.8143, compared to 47.4634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.8143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.2934 BTN (High: 47.2316 / Low: 42.9382). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5282 BTN (High: 46.9148 / Low: 46.3866).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2934

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7634 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 47.6990) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.1149), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4159 (-2.88%).

2017 Avg (September) 47.6990

2016 Avg (September) 49.1149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.1878	46.9376	47.6290
February	48.0744	46.9894	47.4112
March	47.3705	46.4345	46.9259
April	46.4805	45.9030	46.1625
May	46.7651	45.6588	46.1919
June	46.9148	46.3866	46.5652
July	47.4863	46.6483	47.0447
August	47.2316	42.9382	46.6141
September	48.3189	47.1001	47.6990
October	48.2714	47.5354	47.8745
November	48.1797	47.4128	47.8243
December	48.0256	47.4025	47.7240