2017 SGD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1215.0333 CDF

YEARLY LOW

803.0619 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1057.4507 CDF

2017 SGD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1215.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 803.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 411.9714 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 849.3402 to the December average rate of 1172.0994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1215.0333 was up 47.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 825.8180, 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 6,075,167 CDF

2016 Average 3,504,796 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 4,015,310 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,059,857.01 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1204.3753

817.0643

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CDF 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 957.4796, compared to 1157.4218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 199.9422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 957.4796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1157.4218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 118.9938 CDF (High: 1198.5434 / Low: 1079.5496). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6636 CDF (High: 1160.7889 / Low: 1145.1253).

July Spread (Volatile) ±118.9938

September Spread (Stable) ±15.6636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 14.8267 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1170.3788) against the same month in 2016 (average: 724.5492), the exchange rate shifted by +445.8295 (+61.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 1170.3788

2016 Avg (August) 724.5492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	884.5043	803.0619	849.3402
February	932.0181	879.3792	899.8502
March	969.3733	926.0228	946.4240
April	1006.0239	966.6632	984.7809
May	1032.5192	996.9203	1014.0033
June	1080.1101	1030.5532	1050.4794
July	1198.5434	1079.5496	1134.8219
August	1215.0333	1134.9947	1170.3788
September	1160.7889	1145.1253	1155.5521
October	1165.3976	1145.3492	1152.7997
November	1171.0037	1146.5465	1158.8791
December	1192.7909	1158.8059	1172.0994