YEARLY HIGH
1132.8995 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1038.8968 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1093.1652 LBP

2017 SGD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1132.8995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1038.8968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.0027 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1054.7232 to the December average rate of 1126.0834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1132.8995 was up 0.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 1128.8958, 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 5,664,498 LBP
2016 Average 5,468,032 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,194,484 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 470,013.44 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1133.2195
1047.5871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LBP 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 1073.6507, compared to 1112.6796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1073.6507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1112.6796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 27.4698 LBP (High: 1131.9539 / Low: 1104.4841). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5789 LBP (High: 1086.0169 / Low: 1073.4381).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.4698
April Spread (Stable) ±12.5789

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.4387 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1126.0834) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1050.3568), the exchange rate shifted by +75.7266 (+7.21%).

2017 Avg (December) 1126.0834
2016 Avg (December) 1050.3568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1066.2454 1038.8968 1054.7232
February 1079.6142 1057.8058 1066.6343
March 1084.2771 1058.5359 1070.8026
April 1086.0169 1073.4381 1079.2265
May 1094.0610 1067.2579 1081.7371
June 1098.9027 1082.3554 1088.7807
July 1112.3335 1087.2591 1097.8913
August 1118.4002 1100.0940 1106.8473
September 1127.3385 1107.1801 1117.8202
October 1119.7917 1102.5850 1111.3815
November 1131.9539 1104.4841 1116.0540
December 1132.8995 1116.6288 1126.0834