YEARLY HIGH
1.0854 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.9609 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0196 NZD

2017 SGD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.0854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.9609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1244 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9824 to the December average rate of 1.0663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0854 was down 1.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0966, 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 5,427 NZD
2016 Average 5,201 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,805 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 622.07 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0803
0.9702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to NZD 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 1.0060, compared to 1.0332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0480 NZD (High: 1.0686 / Low: 1.0207). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 NZD (High: 1.0300 / Low: 1.0095).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.0711) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0790 (+7.97%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.0711
2016 Avg (November) 0.9921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9988 0.9609 0.9824
February 0.9911 0.9661 0.9793
March 1.0230 0.9950 1.0162
April 1.0423 1.0163 1.0255
May 1.0426 1.0182 1.0323
June 1.0214 0.9888 1.0002
July 1.0026 0.9798 0.9903
August 1.0271 0.9895 1.0059
September 1.0300 1.0095 1.0218
October 1.0686 1.0207 1.0441
November 1.0854 1.0554 1.0711
December 1.0837 1.0529 1.0663