2017 USD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4505 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.3372 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3808 SGD

2017 USD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.4505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1133 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4296 to the December average rate of 1.3462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4505 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,253 SGD

2016 Average 6,905 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 6,686 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.71 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4379

1.3379

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USD 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 1.4044, compared to 1.3571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0407 SGD (High: 1.4505 / Low: 1.4098). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 SGD (High: 1.3669 / Low: 1.3551).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4296) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4317), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-0.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4296

2016 Avg (January) 1.4317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4505	1.4098	1.4296
February	1.4234	1.4049	1.4145
March	1.4212	1.3943	1.4053
April	1.4058	1.3930	1.3983
May	1.4119	1.3816	1.3947
June	1.3900	1.3755	1.3839
July	1.3850	1.3558	1.3704
August	1.3669	1.3551	1.3607
September	1.3592	1.3395	1.3500
October	1.3681	1.3493	1.3597
November	1.3651	1.3450	1.3559
December	1.3527	1.3372	1.3462