YEARLY HIGH
332.3408 KMF
YEARLY LOW
283.2673 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
316.0575 KMF

2017 SGD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 332.3408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 283.2673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.0735 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 323.7019 to the December average rate of 308.9801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 332.3408 was up 0.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 332.1287, 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 1,661,704 KMF
2016 Average 1,606,578 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,416,337 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,367.36 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

331.4028
302.2644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KMF 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 323.9354, compared to 308.1796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 323.9354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 308.1796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 24.9265 KMF (High: 308.1938 / Low: 283.2673). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7920 KMF (High: 310.6802 / Low: 306.8882).

August Spread (Volatile) ±24.9265
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7920

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 9.6762 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 328.9746) against the same month in 2016 (average: 321.3848), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5898 (+2.36%).

2017 Avg (April) 328.9746
2016 Avg (April) 321.3848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 325.8033 321.0871 323.7019
February 331.1708 323.5396 326.9780
March 331.3177 325.1691 327.7336
April 332.3408 323.1485 328.9746
May 323.8128 316.1556 319.2984
June 319.1274 312.0896 316.9257
July 314.3833 306.8260 311.7324
August 308.1938 283.2673 304.6926
September 308.3153 303.9224 306.2310
October 310.8907 304.7680 307.9232
November 311.8401 306.5674 309.5186
December 310.6802 306.8882 308.9801