2018 SGD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

272.1975 MRO

YEARLY LOW

150.2800 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

263.4933 MRO

2018 SGD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 272.1975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 150.2800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.9174 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.5188 to the December average rate of 260.3877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 272.1975 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 272.7024, 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 1,360,987 MRO

2017 Average 1,303,983 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 751,400 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 609,587.25 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

272.2867

249.9251

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 267.9782, compared to 259.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 267.9782

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 110.1084 MRO (High: 260.3884 / Low: 150.2800). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1656 MRO (High: 271.3888 / Low: 269.2232).

October Spread (Volatile) ±110.1084

March Spread (Stable) ±2.1656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.6710 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 270.1405) against the same month in 2017 (average: 257.5558), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5847 (+4.89%).

2018 Avg (April) 270.1405

2017 Avg (April) 257.5558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	272.0954	264.7819	268.5188
February	271.6945	267.0021	269.2557
March	271.3888	269.2232	270.4232
April	272.1975	267.3293	270.1405
May	267.4964	264.0325	265.6412
June	266.8732	259.7944	263.8898
July	262.7510	259.6790	261.2843
August	262.0859	259.0319	260.5023
September	262.1160	258.8461	260.4595
October	260.3884	150.2800	251.7886
November	260.6123	257.8332	259.6282
December	261.9622	259.2591	260.3877