YEARLY HIGH
1.4957 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3801 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4490 BBD

2017 SGD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.4957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.3801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3993 to the December average rate of 1.4857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4957 was up 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4945, 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 7,478 BBD
2016 Average 7,246 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,900 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577.91 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4943
1.3907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BBD 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 1.4243, compared to 1.4738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0367 BBD (High: 1.4168 / Low: 1.3801). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 BBD (High: 1.4759 / Low: 1.4631).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.4857) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0916 (+6.57%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.4857
2016 Avg (December) 1.3941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4168 1.3801 1.3993
February 1.4236 1.4051 1.4137
March 1.4344 1.4072 1.4232
April 1.4357 1.4227 1.4303
May 1.4476 1.4165 1.4340
June 1.4541 1.4388 1.4452
July 1.4751 1.4441 1.4595
August 1.4759 1.4631 1.4698
September 1.4931 1.4714 1.4815
October 1.4823 1.4619 1.4709
November 1.4870 1.4651 1.4751
December 1.4957 1.4785 1.4857