2018 SGD to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

394.2437 SYP

YEARLY LOW

371.7139 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

381.8770 SYP

2018 SGD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 394.2437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 371.7139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5297 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 389.7031 to the December average rate of 375.6342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 394.2437 was up 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 385.0920, 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 1,971,218 SYP

2017 Average 1,214,529 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 1,858,570 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,648.67 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

393.3955

371.4622

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 388.2184, compared to 375.5356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 388.2184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 375.5356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 10.2059 SYP (High: 386.5679 / Low: 376.3620). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6655 SYP (High: 375.3794 / Low: 371.7139).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.2059

October Spread (Stable) ±3.6655

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 6.7738 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 389.7031) against the same month in 2017 (average: 149.7174), the exchange rate shifted by +239.9857 (+160.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 389.7031

2017 Avg (January) 149.7174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	394.2437	385.0870	389.7031
February	393.5960	386.8114	390.1720
March	393.6633	389.4585	391.5677
April	393.4976	387.7712	391.3263
May	386.9606	381.9460	384.5526
June	386.5679	376.3620	381.9888
July	379.9271	376.1985	377.9431
August	378.1121	373.1472	376.2257
September	377.6298	373.3982	375.5916
October	375.3794	371.7139	373.2900
November	375.9654	371.9515	374.5290
December	378.1648	373.9407	375.6342