2018 SGD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3406 LSL

YEARLY LOW

8.7456 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7921 LSL

2018 SGD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 11.3406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 8.7456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5949 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2209 to the December average rate of 10.4031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.3406 was up 6.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.6572, 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 56,703 LSL

2017 Average 48,224 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 43,728 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,974.62 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.9319

8.7878

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SGD to LSL 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 9.2641, compared to 10.3202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.0294 LSL (High: 11.3406 / Low: 10.3112). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2213 LSL (High: 9.1165 / Low: 8.8952).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0294

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2842 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.7532) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.7422), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0110 (+10.38%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.7532

2017 Avg (September) 9.7422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3666	9.0267	9.2209
February	9.1555	8.7456	8.9665
March	9.1165	8.8952	9.0150
April	9.4018	9.0194	9.1908
May	9.5064	9.1883	9.3640
June	10.1372	9.4097	9.8274
July	10.1165	9.6194	9.8405
August	10.6542	9.6544	10.1460
September	11.3406	10.3112	10.7532
October	10.7623	10.3141	10.5312
November	10.5111	9.9947	10.2471
December	10.6089	9.9956	10.4031