2018 SGD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

118.3616 LRD

YEARLY LOW

92.1585 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

106.5580 LRD

2018 SGD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 118.3616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 92.1585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2031 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.9901 to the December average rate of 114.9489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 118.3616 was up 26.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 93.8528, 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 591,808 LRD

2017 Average 379,297 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 460,793 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,015.42 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

116.8762

93.7487

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SGD to LRD 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 99.4252, compared to 113.6908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.2656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.4252

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.6908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 8.3740 LRD (High: 118.3616 / Low: 109.9876). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5148 LRD (High: 115.7946 / Low: 114.2798).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.3740

December Spread (Stable) ±1.5148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.8085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 113.9127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 67.6712), the exchange rate shifted by +46.2416 (+68.33%).

2018 Avg (July) 113.9127

2017 Avg (July) 67.6712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	98.5878	93.5173	95.9901
February	99.1281	92.1585	95.6760
March	100.4272	98.5969	99.6678
April	100.8238	98.5353	99.6227
May	103.2526	98.0347	99.9676
June	109.9863	103.3290	105.6268
July	118.3616	109.9876	113.9127
August	113.2402	110.8266	112.1042
September	116.7187	111.8403	112.9148
October	114.2230	112.5432	113.5378
November	115.4140	113.7884	114.7262
December	115.7946	114.2798	114.9489