YEARLY HIGH
385.0920 SYP
YEARLY LOW
147.0486 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
242.4321 SYP

2017 SGD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 385.0920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 147.0486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 238.0434 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.7174 to the December average rate of 382.5470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 155.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 385.0920 was up 135.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 163.7161, 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 1,925,460 SYP
2016 Average 786,118 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 735,243 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,190,216.96 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

405.8300
126.4345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SYP 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 152.6055, compared to 332.2586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 179.6531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.6055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.2586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 222.6291 SYP (High: 380.0570 / Low: 157.4278). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3727 SYP (High: 153.8494 / Low: 152.4767).

August Spread (Volatile) ±222.6291
April Spread (Stable) ±1.3727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.7422 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 382.5470) against the same month in 2016 (average: 148.6522), the exchange rate shifted by +233.8949 (+157.34%).

2017 Avg (December) 382.5470
2016 Avg (December) 148.6522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.0387 147.0486 149.7174
February 152.5684 150.6263 151.5405
March 153.7162 150.8211 152.5269
April 153.8494 152.4767 153.2653
May 155.1470 151.8142 153.6987
June 155.8336 154.1986 154.8844
July 158.3701 154.7660 156.4741
August 380.0570 157.4278 314.4282
September 384.4563 378.8927 381.5030
October 381.6905 376.4299 378.7609
November 382.8810 377.2544 379.8385
December 385.0920 380.6979 382.5470