YEARLY HIGH
282.1387 KZT
YEARLY LOW
240.8731 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.5249 KZT

2018 SGD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 282.1387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 240.8731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.2656 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.3235 to the December average rate of 271.3892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 282.1387 was up 11.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 254.0746, 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 1,410,694 KZT
2017 Average 1,182,213 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,204,366 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206,328.01 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

274.1383
241.1488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KZT 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 246.2188, compared to 264.8309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.6121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.2188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.8309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 16.8602 KZT (High: 276.4896 / Low: 259.6294). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0427 KZT (High: 246.0766 / Low: 242.0339).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.8602
March Spread (Stable) ±4.0427

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.4255 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 271.3892) against the same month in 2017 (average: 247.9910), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3983 (+9.44%).

2018 Avg (December) 271.3892
2017 Avg (December) 247.9910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 250.4836 244.0943 247.3235
February 246.4879 240.8731 243.8979
March 246.0766 242.0339 243.9806
April 252.1370 242.9835 246.9647
May 248.0146 243.0581 245.4499
June 251.8332 247.3687 249.6962
July 254.9717 249.3796 252.7003
August 266.6485 254.9329 261.2090
September 276.4896 259.6294 267.6259
October 269.6901 263.4437 266.5050
November 272.3369 266.1502 269.5561
December 282.1387 268.9487 271.3892