2018 SGD to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6895.7529 GNF

YEARLY LOW

6515.7150 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6710.1589 GNF

2018 SGD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 6895.7529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 6515.7150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 380.0379 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6815.8166 to the December average rate of 6677.4382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6895.7529 was up 2.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 6743.7377, 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 34,478,765 GNF

2017 Average 33,045,319 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 32,578,575 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,900,189.65 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6881.2868

6555.3293

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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 6795.9032, compared to 6624.4147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 171.4885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6795.9032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6624.4147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 185.8614 GNF (High: 6782.7380 / Low: 6596.8766). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 71.5028 GNF (High: 6678.5249 / Low: 6607.0221).

June Spread (Volatile) ±185.8614

July Spread (Stable) ±71.5028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 121.7381 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -121.7381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 6854.1237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6630.8691), the exchange rate shifted by +223.2546 (+3.37%).

2018 Avg (April) 6854.1237

2017 Avg (April) 6630.8691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6894.2956	6734.5270	6815.8166
February	6884.1856	6759.5479	6824.2695
March	6887.1020	6812.3421	6849.0626
April	6895.7529	6792.4525	6854.1237
May	6774.7472	6688.9061	6732.3856
June	6782.7380	6596.8766	6699.7611
July	6678.5249	6607.0221	6640.8095
August	6654.2192	6515.7150	6609.2137
September	6678.9843	6564.4493	6611.3104
October	6615.1534	6522.0417	6582.4924
November	6693.4014	6556.0306	6625.2239
December	6741.3263	6617.1308	6677.4382