2018 SGD to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

136.5988 DJF

YEARLY LOW

128.4734 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

131.8603 DJF

2018 SGD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 136.5988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 128.4734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1254 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.2137 to the December average rate of 129.8474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 136.5988 was up 2.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 133.5939, 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 682,994 DJF

2017 Average 647,748 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 642,367 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,627.01 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

135.8318

128.4144

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SGD to DJF 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 133.9117, compared to 129.8089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.9117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.8089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.5459 DJF (High: 133.6513 / Low: 130.1055). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2938 DJF (High: 131.3159 / Low: 130.0221).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.5459

July Spread (Stable) ±1.2938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 1.7623 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 135.2137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 125.0145), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1992 (+8.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 135.2137

2017 Avg (January) 125.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	136.5988	133.5100	135.2137
February	136.3929	133.1255	134.5327
March	135.3065	133.8553	134.6259
April	135.0985	133.1888	134.4136
May	133.2547	131.2412	132.6513
June	133.6513	130.1055	132.0331
July	131.3159	130.0221	130.5891
August	130.7126	129.0087	130.0559
September	130.5264	129.0786	129.8674
October	129.7843	128.4734	129.0325
November	129.9411	128.5916	129.4607
December	130.6326	129.3027	129.8474