2018 SVC to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1586 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1494 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1542 SGD

2018 SVC to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.1494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1511 to the December average rate of 0.1567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1586 was down 4.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 793 SGD

2017 Average 789 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 747 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.97 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1585

0.1496

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SVC to SGD 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 0.1516, compared to 0.1568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0041 SGD (High: 0.1563 / Low: 0.1523). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SGD (High: 0.1565 / Low: 0.1550).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1577) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+1.53%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1577

2017 Avg (October) 0.1553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1532	0.1494	0.1511
February	0.1522	0.1496	0.1508
March	0.1511	0.1496	0.1503
April	0.1518	0.1496	0.1504
May	0.1541	0.1520	0.1530
June	0.1563	0.1523	0.1541
July	0.1565	0.1550	0.1557
August	0.1577	0.1556	0.1565
September	0.1575	0.1559	0.1567
October	0.1586	0.1568	0.1577
November	0.1583	0.1566	0.1572
December	0.1574	0.1557	0.1567