YEARLY HIGH
0.9840 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8993 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9400 CAD

2017 SGD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.9840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.8993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0847 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9242 to the December average rate of 0.9477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9840 was down 2.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0132, 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 4,920 CAD
2016 Average 4,798 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,497 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.26 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9813
0.9043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CAD 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 0.9501, compared to 0.9298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0363 CAD (High: 0.9780 / Low: 0.9416). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 CAD (High: 0.9601 / Low: 0.9457).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.9748) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0302 (+3.20%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.9748
2016 Avg (May) 0.9446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9364 0.9177 0.9242
February 0.9465 0.9184 0.9264
March 0.9601 0.9457 0.9524
April 0.9778 0.9484 0.9611
May 0.9840 0.9690 0.9748
June 0.9780 0.9416 0.9618
July 0.9426 0.9162 0.9266
August 0.9339 0.9189 0.9263
September 0.9189 0.8993 0.9107
October 0.9464 0.9165 0.9265
November 0.9559 0.9321 0.9410
December 0.9559 0.9391 0.9477