2018 SGD to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.6104 KGS

YEARLY LOW

49.3700 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.7428 KGS

2018 SGD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 52.6104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 49.3700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2404 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.2384 to the December average rate of 50.1128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.6104 was up 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.9414, 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 263,052 KGS

2017 Average 249,118 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 246,850 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,202.05 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.4961

49.4031

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KGS 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 51.6079, compared to 49.8778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.5892 KGS (High: 51.3571 / Low: 49.7678). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3736 KGS (High: 49.8649 / Low: 49.4912).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5892

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.7834 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 52.2384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.5128), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7256 (+7.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 52.2384

2017 Avg (January) 48.5128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.6104	51.6765	52.2384
February	52.2786	51.3604	51.7721
March	52.1136	51.4755	51.8273
April	52.2865	51.4777	51.9663
May	51.7458	50.7125	51.1830
June	51.3571	49.7678	50.6604
July	50.4014	49.7543	50.0664
August	50.0220	49.3700	49.7739
September	49.9578	49.4037	49.6884
October	49.8649	49.4912	49.6608
November	50.1569	49.6226	49.9643
December	50.4169	49.8942	50.1128