2018 SGD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7521 SCR

YEARLY LOW

9.8340 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0973 SCR

2018 SGD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 10.7521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 9.8340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9181 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5268 to the December average rate of 9.9741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7521 was up 2.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5084, 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 53,761 SCR

2017 Average 49,219 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 49,170 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,590.74 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.5903

9.8286

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 10.2584, compared to 9.9363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6648 SCR (High: 10.7004 / Low: 10.0356). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0982 SCR (High: 9.9886 / Low: 9.8904).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6648

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0982

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.5268) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3582), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1686 (+12.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.5268

2017 Avg (January) 9.3582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7521	10.2801	10.5268
February	10.7004	10.0356	10.3153
March	10.7317	10.2028	10.3743
April	10.5005	10.1319	10.2388
May	10.5057	9.9858	10.0744
June	10.1547	9.8950	10.0206
July	9.9886	9.8904	9.9404
August	9.9776	9.8480	9.9280
September	10.4897	9.8661	9.9554
October	10.0644	9.8340	9.8921
November	9.9632	9.8512	9.9280
December	10.1407	9.9111	9.9741