YEARLY HIGH
1.5714 FJD
YEARLY LOW
1.5175 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5433 FJD

2018 SGD to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.5714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.5175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5289 to the December average rate of 1.5484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5714 was up 1.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5477, 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 7,857 FJD
2017 Average 7,460 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 7,588 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.14 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5571
1.5263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to FJD 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 1.5411, compared to 1.5455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0372 FJD (High: 1.5681 / Low: 1.5309). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 FJD (High: 1.5508 / Low: 1.5323).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0372
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.5528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+3.37%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.5528
2017 Avg (May) 1.5022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5507 1.5175 1.5289
February 1.5403 1.5183 1.5292
March 1.5595 1.5291 1.5436
April 1.5630 1.5379 1.5507
May 1.5714 1.5386 1.5528
June 1.5530 1.5275 1.5416
July 1.5524 1.5316 1.5393
August 1.5508 1.5323 1.5416
September 1.5610 1.5378 1.5494
October 1.5667 1.5453 1.5545
November 1.5681 1.5309 1.5399
December 1.5711 1.5345 1.5484