2018 SGD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9190 MDL

YEARLY LOW

12.0143 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4573 MDL

2018 SGD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 12.9190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 12.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9047 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8231 to the December average rate of 12.5262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.9190 was down 9.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.2689, 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 64,595 MDL

2017 Average 66,766 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 60,072 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,523.52 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8905

12.0823

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to MDL 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 12.5869, compared to 12.3277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5869

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.4148 MDL (High: 12.7010 / Low: 12.2861). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1505 MDL (High: 12.5708 / Low: 12.4203).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4148

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1505

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2510 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.8231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.0334), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2103 (-8.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.8231

2017 Avg (January) 14.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9190	12.7070	12.8231
February	12.7738	12.4959	12.6331
March	12.6738	12.5196	12.5982
April	12.5708	12.4203	12.4990
May	12.7010	12.2861	12.4546
June	12.6739	12.3632	12.5131
July	12.3975	12.1594	12.2622
August	12.3043	12.0143	12.1496
September	12.3773	12.1156	12.2563
October	12.4520	12.2040	12.3283
November	12.5312	12.3239	12.4434
December	12.6283	12.3531	12.5262