YEARLY HIGH
6159.3849 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4605.5830 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5717.8996 SLL

2018 SGD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 6159.3849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 4605.5830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1553.8019 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5799.6825 to the December average rate of 6119.4767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6159.3849 was up 7.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 5722.3197, 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 30,796,925 SLL
2017 Average 27,094,675 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 23,027,915 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,769,009.34 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6262.3579
4547.7826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SLL 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 5700.3135, compared to 5735.4857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.1722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5700.3135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5735.4857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1418.7682 SLL (High: 6159.3849 / Low: 4740.6167). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.0705 SLL (High: 6115.6418 / Low: 6055.5712).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1418.7682
October Spread (Stable) ±60.0705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 718.9727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -718.9727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 5301.9121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5532.1380), the exchange rate shifted by -230.2259 (-4.16%).

2018 Avg (August) 5301.9121
2017 Avg (August) 5532.1380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5868.6125 5720.5479 5799.6825
February 5869.4962 5748.5056 5813.7193
March 5905.8272 5799.2261 5836.5271
April 5905.6411 5780.7205 5846.8724
May 5850.7735 5726.4081 5812.0262
June 5865.2400 4607.6294 5093.0535
July 4797.2619 4605.5830 4690.6639
August 6159.3849 4740.6167 5301.9121
September 6151.4774 6083.2455 6118.3013
October 6115.6418 6055.5712 6080.9344
November 6124.7537 6059.4418 6101.6255
December 6156.4788 6092.9513 6119.4767