YEARLY HIGH
0.5367 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.4948 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5109 SGD

2017 XCD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0419 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5290 to the December average rate of 0.4981, 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 0.5367 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,684 SGD
2016 Average 2,556 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 2,474 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.69 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5321
0.4950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.5196, compared to 0.5022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0151 SGD (High: 0.5367 / Low: 0.5217). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SGD (High: 0.5058 / Low: 0.5014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5290) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5290
2016 Avg (January) 0.5301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5367 0.5217 0.5290
February 0.5267 0.5198 0.5234
March 0.5259 0.5159 0.5200
April 0.5202 0.5154 0.5174
May 0.5224 0.5112 0.5161
June 0.5143 0.5090 0.5121
July 0.5125 0.5017 0.5071
August 0.5058 0.5014 0.5035
September 0.5029 0.4957 0.4995
October 0.5062 0.4993 0.5031
November 0.5051 0.4977 0.5017
December 0.5005 0.4948 0.4981