YEARLY HIGH
1.9500 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.8918 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9141 SGD

2017 XDR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.9500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.8918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9318 to the December average rate of 1.9057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9500 was down 2.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,750 SGD
2016 Average 9,596 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 9,459 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.92 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9347
1.9003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.9145, compared to 1.9136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0348 SGD (High: 1.9500 / Low: 1.9152). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 SGD (High: 1.9142 / Low: 1.8998).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.9318) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9786), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0468 (-2.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.9318
2016 Avg (January) 1.9786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9500 1.9152 1.9318
February 1.9305 1.9010 1.9170
March 1.9137 1.8918 1.9034
April 1.9160 1.8923 1.9032
May 1.9287 1.9076 1.9178
June 1.9200 1.9022 1.9139
July 1.9214 1.9014 1.9121
August 1.9281 1.9133 1.9202
September 1.9247 1.9079 1.9182
October 1.9304 1.9089 1.9163
November 1.9169 1.8976 1.9092
December 1.9142 1.8998 1.9057