YEARLY HIGH
0.6457 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6081 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6279 EUR

2018 SGD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.6457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.6081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0376 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6202 to the December average rate of 0.6411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6457 was down 4.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6752, 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 3,229 EUR
2017 Average 3,209 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,041 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.01 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6438
0.6109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to EUR 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 0.6227, compared to 0.6330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0186 EUR (High: 0.6438 / Low: 0.6252). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 EUR (High: 0.6299 / Low: 0.6255).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6411) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+2.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6411
2017 Avg (December) 0.6273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6272 0.6141 0.6202
February 0.6189 0.6081 0.6136
March 0.6199 0.6109 0.6164
April 0.6243 0.6163 0.6190
May 0.6438 0.6252 0.6317
June 0.6428 0.6270 0.6351
July 0.6299 0.6255 0.6275
August 0.6395 0.6260 0.6330
September 0.6302 0.6221 0.6259
October 0.6379 0.6269 0.6309
November 0.6442 0.6365 0.6398
December 0.6457 0.6372 0.6411