YEARLY HIGH
5.0823 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.7189 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9014 CNY

2018 SGD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 5.0823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 4.7189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3634 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8621 to the December average rate of 5.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.0823 was up 2.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.9808, 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 25,411 CNY
2017 Average 24,474 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 23,595 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,816.86 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.0742
4.7283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CNY 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 4.8000, compared to 5.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1488 CNY (High: 5.0074 / Low: 4.8587). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 CNY (High: 4.8263 / Low: 4.7865).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1488
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0716 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.0271) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1304 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.0271
2017 Avg (December) 4.8967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8991 4.7960 4.8621
February 4.8524 4.7305 4.7905
March 4.8263 4.7865 4.8075
April 4.8089 4.7644 4.7866
May 4.7942 4.7189 4.7571
June 4.8590 4.7571 4.7960
July 5.0074 4.8587 4.9284
August 5.0254 4.9779 5.0009
September 5.0362 4.9613 4.9992
October 5.0358 4.9659 5.0153
November 5.0740 5.0148 5.0454
December 5.0823 5.0077 5.0271