2018 SGD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15738.8980 STD

YEARLY LOW

14911.6735 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15310.2150 STD

2018 SGD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 15738.8980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 14911.6735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 827.2244 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15278.6669 to the December average rate of 15353.8323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15738.8980 was down 4.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 16542.0768, 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 78,694,490 STD

2017 Average 78,646,772 STD

Yearly Trough Low 74,558,368 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,136,122.04 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15633.5386

14985.4516

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to STD 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 15272.9055, compared to 15347.5244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.6189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15272.9055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15347.5244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 468.8654 STD (High: 15738.8980 / Low: 15270.0325). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 103.2216 STD (High: 15448.1875 / Low: 15344.9659).

May Spread (Volatile) ±468.8654

July Spread (Stable) ±103.2216

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 239.2081 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -239.2081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 15467.1322) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15909.8999), the exchange rate shifted by -442.7678 (-2.78%).

2018 Avg (May) 15467.1322

2017 Avg (May) 15909.8999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15355.9630	15075.7234	15278.6669
February	15124.0838	14911.6735	15039.4588
March	15185.5308	15056.1490	15122.6822
April	15200.2432	15076.3652	15149.9616
May	15738.8980	15270.0325	15467.1322
June	15713.1610	15420.3839	15579.5313
July	15448.1875	15344.9659	15402.8626
August	15453.9625	15252.5214	15376.5971
September	15434.1225	15262.9279	15350.8834
October	15367.4168	15193.4929	15291.9276
November	15367.0725	15203.2041	15309.0436
December	15446.6710	15287.2798	15353.8323

2018 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு