YEARLY HIGH
0.0128 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0123 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0125 SGD

2018 VUV to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0128 was down 4.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64 SGD
2017 Average 65 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 61 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.55 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0127
0.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0123). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0126).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-4.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0126
2017 Avg (February) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
February 0.0128 0.0123 0.0126
March 0.0126 0.0123 0.0125
April 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
May 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
June 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
July 0.0126 0.0125 0.0126
August 0.0127 0.0126 0.0126
September 0.0127 0.0126 0.0126
October 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
November 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
December 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124