YEARLY HIGH
2.7906 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.5354 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6757 PLN

2018 SGD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2.7906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 2.5354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2551 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5805 to the December average rate of 2.7504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7906 was down 4.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9089, 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 13,953 PLN
2017 Average 13,661 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 12,677 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,275.66 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7703
2.5380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to PLN 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 2.6286, compared to 2.7227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1284 PLN (High: 2.7906 / Low: 2.6622). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 PLN (High: 2.7652 / Low: 2.7300).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1284
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.7073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-0.57%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.7073
2017 Avg (May) 2.7230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6288 2.5425 2.5805
February 2.5848 2.5354 2.5574
March 2.6184 2.5591 2.5951
April 2.6459 2.5601 2.5956
May 2.7906 2.6622 2.7073
June 2.7594 2.7122 2.7354
July 2.7617 2.6798 2.7136
August 2.7610 2.6778 2.7127
September 2.7083 2.6629 2.6920
October 2.7699 2.6918 2.7167
November 2.7700 2.7346 2.7510
December 2.7652 2.7300 2.7504