2018 SGD to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

201.3279 YER

YEARLY LOW

180.6572 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

185.6680 YER

2018 SGD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 201.3279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 180.6572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6708 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.3793 to the December average rate of 182.5846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 201.3279 was up 7.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 187.2009, 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 1,006,640 YER

2017 Average 906,590 YER

Yearly Trough Low 903,286 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,353.75 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

192.0155

180.4741

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to YER 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 188.8019, compared to 182.5342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.8019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.5342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 12.0443 YER (High: 201.3279 / Low: 189.2837). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7921 YER (High: 182.4493 / Low: 180.6572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.0443

October Spread (Stable) ±1.7921

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 3.2938 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 191.0537) against the same month in 2017 (average: 177.8367), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2170 (+7.43%).

2018 Avg (March) 191.0537

2017 Avg (March) 177.8367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	191.5817	187.1555	189.3793
February	191.3185	188.0281	189.6447
March	201.3279	189.2837	191.0537
April	191.2372	188.4730	190.1889
May	188.0602	185.6435	186.8951
June	187.8712	182.9205	185.6500
July	184.7085	182.8337	183.7138
August	183.7899	181.4305	182.8601
September	183.5551	181.5180	182.5471
October	182.4493	180.6572	181.4359
November	182.7566	180.8088	182.0635
December	183.6676	181.7728	182.5846