2018 SGD to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

81.5663 VUV

YEARLY LOW

78.3054 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

79.9855 VUV

2018 SGD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 81.5663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 78.3054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2609 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.6282 to the December average rate of 80.8432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.5663 was up 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.9244, 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 407,831 VUV

2017 Average 387,303 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 391,527 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,304.38 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

81.0153

78.9498

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to VUV 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 79.9871, compared to 79.9838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.9871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.9838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.8187 VUV (High: 81.1241 / Low: 78.3054). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8824 VUV (High: 79.5510 / Low: 78.6686).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8187

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6584 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 80.8432) against the same month in 2017 (average: 79.4458), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3975 (+1.76%).

2018 Avg (December) 80.8432

2017 Avg (December) 79.4458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	80.1953	78.5849	79.6282
February	81.1241	78.3054	79.5163
March	81.1679	79.5452	80.1679
April	81.0181	79.8038	80.4464
May	81.0002	79.6693	80.4110
June	80.4895	78.9990	79.7526
July	80.1494	79.0927	79.6507
August	79.6533	78.6150	79.2581
September	79.5510	78.6686	79.1220
October	80.9893	79.0876	80.4708
November	81.0968	79.8853	80.5582
December	81.5663	80.2134	80.8432