2017 SGD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

272.7024 MRO

YEARLY LOW

247.4557 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

260.7594 MRO

2017 SGD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 272.7024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 247.4557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2467 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.8599 to the December average rate of 263.9442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 272.7024 was up 2.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 266.7698, 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 1,363,512 MRO

2016 Average 1,271,710 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 1,237,279 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,233.52 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

272.6176

248.8819

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to MRO 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 256.0494, compared to 265.4694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.0494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 265.4694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 11.1243 MRO (High: 270.9013 / Low: 259.7769). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6146 MRO (High: 258.6817 / Low: 256.0671).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.1243

April Spread (Stable) ±2.6146

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 5.0757 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 270.6397) against the same month in 2016 (average: 261.7467), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8929 (+3.40%).

2017 Avg (September) 270.6397

2016 Avg (September) 261.7467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	253.9123	247.4557	250.8599
February	256.9430	252.2119	253.8149
March	258.3331	252.7095	255.6407
April	258.6817	256.0671	257.5558
May	261.8470	254.8970	258.0936
June	263.5476	258.2012	260.3314
July	268.0747	259.9143	263.7880
August	270.1557	266.0237	267.1476
September	272.7024	268.3008	270.6397
October	270.9013	259.7769	265.5639
November	264.8571	259.6257	261.7331
December	265.4898	261.7630	263.9442