YEARLY HIGH
830.0609 KRW
YEARLY LOW
796.0984 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
815.5931 KRW

2018 SGD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 830.0609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 796.0984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.9625 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 806.5101 to the December average rate of 819.4762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 830.0609 was down 1.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 844.2225, 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 4,150,304 KRW
2017 Average 4,094,284 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,980,492 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,812.39 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

825.3492
801.8380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KRW 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 811.2300, compared to 819.9562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 811.2300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 819.9562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 21.8608 KRW (High: 822.1547 / Low: 800.2940). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.3343 KRW (High: 824.1900 / Low: 811.8557).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.8608
December Spread (Stable) ±12.3343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 8.6276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 823.3899) against the same month in 2017 (average: 827.1627), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7728 (-0.46%).

2018 Avg (July) 823.3899
2017 Avg (July) 827.1627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 818.1636 797.1945 806.5101
February 827.4941 812.2775 817.9359
March 824.0687 807.2002 814.7688
April 817.1315 804.2922 812.4249
May 808.6973 796.0984 803.7973
June 822.1547 800.2940 811.9428
July 830.0609 816.2883 823.3899
August 825.9345 811.6755 819.0835
September 824.8997 811.6643 816.7740
October 826.6333 811.5070 821.4433
November 828.9168 813.0821 819.5702
December 824.1900 811.8557 819.4762