YEARLY HIGH
6.6942 SVC
YEARLY LOW
6.3061 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4876 SVC

2018 SGD to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 6.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 6.3061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3881 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6191 to the December average rate of 6.3820, 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 6.6942 was up 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.5399, 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 33,471 SVC
2017 Average 31,693 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 31,530 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,940.70 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6833
6.3090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SVC 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 6.5959, compared to 6.3792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1710 SVC (High: 6.5678 / Low: 6.3968). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 SVC (High: 6.4529 / Low: 6.3915).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1710
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

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 0.1139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.6191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4991 (+8.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.6191
2017 Avg (January) 6.1201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6942 6.5281 6.6191
February 6.6848 6.5689 6.6307
March 6.6850 6.6170 6.6521
April 6.6856 6.5896 6.6482
May 6.5772 6.4889 6.5343
June 6.5678 6.3968 6.4911
July 6.4529 6.3915 6.4215
August 6.4252 6.3412 6.3893
September 6.4142 6.3479 6.3821
October 6.3772 6.3061 6.3402
November 6.3849 6.3166 6.3603
December 6.4235 6.3524 6.3820