YEARLY HIGH
15884.8266 KMF
YEARLY LOW
299.5329 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
352.3844 KMF

2018 SGD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 15884.8266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 299.5329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15585.2936 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 305.2720 to the December average rate of 315.6080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15884.8266 was up 4679.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 332.3408, 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 79,424,133 KMF
2017 Average 1,579,874 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,497,665 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,926,468.09 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

886.7324
248.9041
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 306.5492, compared to 398.2197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 91.6705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 306.5492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.2197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 15572.9179 KMF (High: 15884.8266 / Low: 311.9087). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9309 KMF (High: 305.1229 / Low: 302.1920).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15572.9179
March Spread (Stable) ±2.9309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 517.9720 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -517.9720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 833.5800) against the same month in 2017 (average: 309.5186), the exchange rate shifted by +524.0614 (+169.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 833.5800
2017 Avg (November) 309.5186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 309.0713 300.7111 305.2720
February 304.2866 299.5329 302.0565
March 305.1229 302.1920 303.5799
April 307.1313 303.1291 304.9804
May 315.5551 304.2214 310.3810
June 316.7849 309.2392 313.0252
July 312.0907 307.7024 309.1220
August 314.9130 308.4063 312.0689
September 310.5978 305.8617 308.2916
October 314.3628 307.6129 310.6475
November 15884.8266 311.9087 833.5800
December 317.8291 314.0489 315.6080