YEARLY HIGH
5.7159 SRD
YEARLY LOW
5.3829 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5333 SRD

2018 SGD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 5.7159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 5.3829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3330 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6452 to the December average rate of 5.4397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7159 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.5773, 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 28,580 SRD
2017 Average 27,124 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 26,914 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,665.13 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.7055
5.3782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SRD 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 5.6286, compared to 5.4380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1483 SRD (High: 5.6058 / Low: 5.4575). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0534 SRD (High: 5.4363 / Low: 5.3829).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1483
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0534

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 0.0984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.6452) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4214 (+8.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.6452
2017 Avg (January) 5.2238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7159 5.5761 5.6452
February 5.7075 5.6089 5.6580
March 5.7086 5.6476 5.6782
April 5.7062 5.6232 5.6747
May 5.6114 5.5387 5.5763
June 5.6058 5.4575 5.5390
July 5.5020 5.4268 5.4724
August 5.4752 5.4038 5.4480
September 5.4681 5.4075 5.4387
October 5.4363 5.3829 5.4054
November 5.4444 5.3863 5.4238
December 5.4726 5.4161 5.4397