2018 SGD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.0792 ETB

YEARLY LOW

19.9579 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.5136 ETB

2018 SGD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 21.0792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 19.9579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1213 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7712 to the December average rate of 20.5663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.0792 was up 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.4687, 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 105,396 ETB

2017 Average 86,926 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 99,790 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,606.49 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.9803

20.1189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to ETB 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 20.7309, compared to 20.2963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6219 ETB (High: 21.0792 / Low: 20.4573). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2132 ETB (High: 20.3393 / Low: 20.1261).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6219

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2132

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 0.3337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 20.7712) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7841), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9871 (+31.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 20.7712

2017 Avg (January) 15.7841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.0792	20.4573	20.7712
February	21.0623	20.6561	20.8360
March	21.0595	20.7819	20.9085
April	21.0175	20.6744	20.8816
May	20.6743	20.4013	20.5479
June	20.6698	20.1355	20.4405
July	20.3393	20.1261	20.2318
August	20.3500	20.0195	20.1906
September	20.4927	19.9695	20.2212
October	20.3623	19.9579	20.2066
November	20.5205	20.1587	20.3610
December	20.8242	20.3286	20.5663