2018 USD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3855 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.3065 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3491 SGD

2018 USD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.3855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.3065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0790 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3217 to the December average rate of 1.3710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3855 was down 4.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4505, 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 6,928 SGD

2017 Average 6,903 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 6,533 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 394.87 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3862

1.3088

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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 1.3267, compared to 1.3715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0362 SGD (High: 1.3684 / Low: 1.3322). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 SGD (High: 1.3690 / Low: 1.3555).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.3797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.3797

2017 Avg (October) 1.3597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3375	1.3065	1.3217
February	1.3315	1.3085	1.3199
March	1.3223	1.3082	1.3152
April	1.3281	1.3088	1.3160
May	1.3483	1.3309	1.3392
June	1.3684	1.3322	1.3484
July	1.3690	1.3555	1.3627
August	1.3801	1.3621	1.3690
September	1.3792	1.3639	1.3713
October	1.3855	1.3719	1.3797
November	1.3846	1.3699	1.3751
December	1.3770	1.3628	1.3710