YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0026 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0050 SGD

2017 SYP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0068 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 SGD
2016 Average 32 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 13 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.02 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0071
0.0022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0037 SGD (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0026).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0067) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0067
2016 Avg (January) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
February 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
March 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
April 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
May 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
June 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
July 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
August 0.0064 0.0026 0.0037
September 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
October 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
November 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
December 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026