2018 SGD to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5291 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.5174 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5229 XDR

2018 SGD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.5291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.5174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5261 to the December average rate of 0.5243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5291 was up 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5286, 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 2,646 XDR

2017 Average 2,612 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,587 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.51 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5268

0.5190

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to XDR 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 0.5239, compared to 0.5219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0097 XDR (High: 0.5291 / Low: 0.5195). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 XDR (High: 0.5258 / Low: 0.5216).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.5245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.39%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.5245

2017 Avg (June) 0.5225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5286	0.5233	0.5261
February	0.5251	0.5191	0.5215
March	0.5258	0.5216	0.5234
April	0.5256	0.5214	0.5241
May	0.5281	0.5197	0.5238
June	0.5291	0.5195	0.5245
July	0.5247	0.5196	0.5224
August	0.5241	0.5197	0.5222
September	0.5230	0.5174	0.5202
October	0.5218	0.5176	0.5196
November	0.5251	0.5208	0.5229
December	0.5266	0.5224	0.5243