2018 SGD to XCD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0685 XCD

YEARLY LOW

1.9506 XCD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0039 XCD

2018 SGD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1179 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0448 to the December average rate of 1.9712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0685 was up 2.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0211, 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 10,342 XCD

2017 Average 9,791 XCD

Yearly Trough Low 9,753 XCD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 589.53 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0645

1.9492

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SGD to XCD 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 2.0372, compared to 1.9706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0537 XCD (High: 2.0286 / Low: 1.9750). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 XCD (High: 1.9699 / Low: 1.9506).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0537

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.0448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1543 (+8.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.0448

2017 Avg (January) 1.8905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0685	2.0206	2.0448
February	2.0655	2.0298	2.0475
March	2.0659	2.0438	2.0549
April	2.0650	2.0349	2.0536
May	2.0307	2.0044	2.0180
June	2.0286	1.9750	2.0045
July	1.9938	1.9741	1.9832
August	1.9840	1.9582	1.9742
September	1.9815	1.9595	1.9708
October	1.9699	1.9506	1.9588
November	1.9729	1.9518	1.9654
December	1.9831	1.9626	1.9712