YEARLY HIGH
77.0546 XPF
YEARLY LOW
72.5674 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.9235 XPF

2018 SGD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 77.0546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 72.5674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4872 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.0111 to the December average rate of 76.5025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.0546 was down 4.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.6686, 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 385,273 XPF
2017 Average 383,615 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 362,837 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,435.95 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

76.8301
72.8983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to XPF 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 74.3057, compared to 75.5412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.3057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.5412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.2233 XPF (High: 76.8260 / Low: 74.6027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5173 XPF (High: 75.1651 / Low: 74.6478).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.2233
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 76.5025) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.8555), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6469 (+2.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 76.5025
2017 Avg (December) 74.8555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.8462 73.2819 74.0111
February 73.8599 72.5674 73.2260
March 73.9690 72.9005 73.5598
April 74.4988 73.5460 73.8701
May 76.8260 74.6027 75.3771
June 76.7047 74.8164 75.7903
July 75.1651 74.6478 74.8815
August 76.3132 74.6985 75.5372
September 75.2001 74.2364 74.6912
October 76.1214 74.8035 75.2837
November 76.8726 75.9513 76.3512
December 77.0546 76.0350 76.5025