YEARLY HIGH
0.7478 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.4582 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6784 LVL

2017 SGD to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.4582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2896 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5167 to the December average rate of 0.7428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 43.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7478 was up 58.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4713, 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 3,739 LVL
2016 Average 2,289 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 2,291 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,448.09 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7703
0.4402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LVL 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 0.6199, compared to 0.7369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2494 LVL (High: 0.7076 / Low: 0.4582). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 LVL (High: 0.7380 / Low: 0.7316).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1367 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7428) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2786 (+60.00%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7428
2016 Avg (December) 0.4643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7076 0.4582 0.5167
February 0.7105 0.4621 0.6045
March 0.4726 0.4642 0.4678
April 0.7179 0.4695 0.6905
May 0.7238 0.7083 0.7170
June 0.7270 0.7194 0.7226
July 0.7376 0.7220 0.7297
August 0.7380 0.7316 0.7349
September 0.7465 0.7357 0.7407
October 0.7411 0.7309 0.7355
November 0.7435 0.7325 0.7376
December 0.7478 0.7393 0.7428