YEARLY HIGH
6743.7377 GNF
YEARLY LOW
6410.3232 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6609.3340 GNF

2017 SGD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 6743.7377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 6410.3232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 333.4144 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6551.7404 to the December average rate of 6699.0881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6743.7377 was down 0.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 6798.3113, 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 33,718,688 GNF
2016 Average 30,304,656 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 32,051,616 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,667,072.22 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6713.8229
6537.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GNF 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 6595.8900, compared to 6622.7780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.8880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6595.8900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6622.7780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 252.2973 GNF (High: 6662.6205 / Low: 6410.3232). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 88.5001 GNF (High: 6646.7905 / Low: 6558.2903).

January Spread (Volatile) ±252.2973
October Spread (Stable) ±88.5001

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 58.6068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.6068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6699.0881) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6458.7959), the exchange rate shifted by +240.2922 (+3.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 6699.0881
2016 Avg (December) 6458.7959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6662.6205 6410.3232 6551.7404
February 6719.4106 6554.6965 6628.7773
March 6722.4724 6532.5459 6638.3613
April 6687.8915 6463.3260 6630.8691
May 6688.7815 6456.7189 6572.2623
June 6634.1297 6477.2879 6553.3300
July 6630.0780 6495.7109 6573.4377
August 6622.3946 6492.6405 6565.0360
September 6695.6846 6535.6462 6643.0988
October 6646.7905 6558.2903 6605.6289
November 6730.0511 6596.5863 6650.3787
December 6743.7377 6653.3599 6699.0881