2018 SGD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.8384 BTN

YEARLY LOW

47.6327 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.6475 BTN

2018 SGD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 53.8384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 47.6327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2058 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1427 to the December average rate of 51.5276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.8384 was up 11.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.3189, 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 269,192 BTN

2017 Average 235,687 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 238,163 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,028.84 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

53.8602

47.6229

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 49.4845, compared to 51.8104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.4845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.6505 BTN (High: 53.4283 / Low: 50.7778). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4143 BTN (High: 49.6744 / Low: 49.2601).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6505

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0919 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 53.3404) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.8745), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4659 (+11.42%).

2018 Avg (October) 53.3404

2017 Avg (October) 47.8745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.7007	47.6327	48.1427
February	49.2652	48.2298	48.7719
March	49.6744	49.2601	49.4432
April	50.4258	49.3476	49.8961
May	50.9397	49.8695	50.3929
June	50.6755	49.8664	50.2605
July	50.7658	50.0905	50.3928
August	51.7688	50.1183	50.8058
September	53.1886	51.6924	52.5476
October	53.8384	52.9152	53.3404
November	53.4283	50.7778	52.2485
December	52.4701	50.8939	51.5276