2017 SGD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5084 SCR

YEARLY LOW

9.0144 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8419 SCR

2017 SGD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 10.5084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 9.0144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4941 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3582 to the December average rate of 10.3472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.5084 was up 0.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.4385, 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 52,542 SCR

2016 Average 48,070 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 45,072 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,470.39 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.4461

9.2593

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SCR 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 9.5891, compared to 10.0947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5891

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.6390 SCR (High: 10.4463 / Low: 9.8073). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3325 SCR (High: 10.2508 / Low: 9.9183).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6390

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3325

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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.3472) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.3197), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0275 (+11.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.3472

2016 Avg (December) 9.3197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5840	9.0144	9.3582
February	9.6686	9.3011	9.5084
March	9.7868	9.1990	9.5821
April	9.7988	9.3250	9.6405
May	9.8899	9.5111	9.7111
June	10.0506	9.4804	9.7341
July	10.0582	9.5177	9.8792
August	10.0799	9.6634	9.9773
September	10.2508	9.9183	10.0956
October	10.3003	9.8631	10.0754
November	10.4463	9.8073	10.1939
December	10.5084	9.9444	10.3472