2018 SGD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1238.5107 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1149.6135 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1200.6536 CDF

2018 SGD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1238.5107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1149.6135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.8972 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1211.5501 to the December average rate of 1185.7131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1238.5107 was up 1.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 1215.0333, 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 6,192,553 CDF

2017 Average 5,292,088 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 5,748,068 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 444,485.87 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1234.5180

1175.0198

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 1215.3150, compared to 1185.9923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.3227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1215.3150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1185.9923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 71.8343 CDF (High: 1221.4478 / Low: 1149.6135). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3352 CDF (High: 1212.8719 / Low: 1197.5367).

July Spread (Volatile) ±71.8343

May Spread (Stable) ±15.3352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.3439 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.3439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1229.5598) against the same month in 2017 (average: 946.4240), the exchange rate shifted by +283.1358 (+29.92%).

2018 Avg (March) 1229.5598

2017 Avg (March) 946.4240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1227.8058	1168.5070	1211.5501
February	1237.1577	1202.4485	1220.3121
March	1238.5107	1222.3599	1229.5598
April	1233.7432	1215.5693	1227.0718
May	1212.8719	1197.5367	1205.7278
June	1211.6528	1179.6063	1197.6682
July	1221.4478	1149.6135	1189.0492
August	1204.5747	1176.8921	1188.2288
September	1203.6744	1182.7644	1192.6156
October	1190.8222	1165.4548	1179.9779
November	1197.0896	1167.3451	1180.3689
December	1201.2701	1173.5977	1185.7131