2018 SGD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

445.7700 SOS

YEARLY LOW

417.2434 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

429.2097 SOS

2018 SGD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 445.7700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 417.2434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.5266 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 438.7035 to the December average rate of 422.9951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 445.7700 was up 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 440.7934, 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 2,228,850 SOS

2017 Average 2,097,949 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,086,217 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,633.13 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

443.9015

417.7314

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SGD to SOS 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 436.3086, compared to 422.1108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.1978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.3086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 422.1108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 14.2588 SOS (High: 445.5237 / Low: 431.2649). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3954 SOS (High: 421.6387 / Low: 417.2434).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.2588

October Spread (Stable) ±4.3954

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.4032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 441.7206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 411.3538), the exchange rate shifted by +30.3668 (+7.38%).

2018 Avg (March) 441.7206

2017 Avg (March) 411.3538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	445.5237	431.2649	438.7035
February	443.7328	437.1460	440.0598
March	445.7700	438.6270	441.7206
April	443.9607	432.1547	438.9363
May	435.6965	425.9990	430.5331
June	433.4464	422.0450	427.8984
July	426.7766	421.7700	424.3282
August	425.0566	419.2162	422.4156
September	423.9295	419.2874	421.7294
October	421.6387	417.2434	419.9123
November	424.1337	417.6284	421.2844
December	425.0419	420.5144	422.9951