YEARLY HIGH
155.4801 GYD
YEARLY LOW
142.1833 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.2552 GYD

2017 SGD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 155.4801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 142.1833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2968 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.0988 to the December average rate of 153.6804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 155.4801 was up 0.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 154.4925, 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 777,400 GYD
2016 Average 745,858 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 710,917 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,483.90 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

154.8574
144.2116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GYD 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 147.7194, compared to 152.7909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.7194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.7909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.0640 GYD (High: 147.2473 / Low: 142.1833). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0412 GYD (High: 149.3926 / Low: 147.3514).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.0640
April Spread (Stable) ±2.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 153.9703) against the same month in 2016 (average: 151.2239), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7464 (+1.82%).

2017 Avg (September) 153.9703
2016 Avg (September) 151.2239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.2473 142.1833 145.0988
February 148.6287 145.3354 146.5406
March 149.7149 145.9854 147.6908
April 149.3926 147.3514 148.4960
May 150.7735 146.0892 148.4596
June 151.2387 148.4694 150.0305
July 153.3234 148.9298 151.2051
August 153.4448 150.4299 152.3316
September 155.4801 151.6857 153.9703
October 153.8872 151.4250 152.5684
November 154.8187 152.0414 152.9899
December 154.8099 152.3522 153.6804