2017 SGD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16542.0768 STD

YEARLY LOW

15115.5935 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15733.2336 STD

2017 SGD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 16542.0768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 15115.5935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1426.4832 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16142.6407 to the December average rate of 15365.7349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16542.0768 was up 0.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 16470.4805, 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 82,710,384 STD

2016 Average 80,190,912 STD

Yearly Trough Low 75,577,968 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,132,416.10 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16478.5042

15120.5262

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SGD to STD 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 16129.7529, compared to 15336.7143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 793.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16129.7529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15336.7143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 507.2476 STD (High: 16254.0449 / Low: 15746.7973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 107.1050 STD (High: 15376.1386 / Low: 15269.0336).

May Spread (Volatile) ±507.2476

October Spread (Stable) ±107.1050

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 455.4395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -455.4395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 16365.3394) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15972.8573), the exchange rate shifted by +392.4821 (+2.46%).

2017 Avg (April) 16365.3394

2016 Avg (April) 15972.8573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16314.3479	15974.4910	16142.6407
February	16540.8127	16092.9832	16277.3302
March	16496.3207	16184.0971	16307.9978
April	16542.0768	16085.0163	16365.3394
May	16254.0449	15746.7973	15909.8999
June	15910.2521	15593.0727	15775.3094
July	15625.9192	15334.0670	15513.8243
August	15306.1525	15115.5935	15245.8512
September	15325.0154	15168.1597	15233.6910
October	15376.1386	15269.0336	15318.9667
November	15461.0359	15233.3703	15342.2175
December	15429.1705	15280.1522	15365.7349