YEARLY HIGH
0.1519 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1441 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1475 SGD

2018 TJS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.1441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1499 to the December average rate of 0.1455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1519 was down 17.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 759 SGD
2017 Average 805 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 721 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.77 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1503
0.1450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 0.1491, compared to 0.1459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0052 SGD (High: 0.1493 / Low: 0.1441). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SGD (High: 0.1470 / Low: 0.1455).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0311 (-17.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1499
2017 Avg (January) 0.1809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1519 0.1482 0.1499
February 0.1510 0.1483 0.1496
March 0.1500 0.1484 0.1491
April 0.1495 0.1477 0.1486
May 0.1503 0.1482 0.1492
June 0.1495 0.1470 0.1484
July 0.1493 0.1441 0.1466
August 0.1465 0.1446 0.1454
September 0.1463 0.1447 0.1455
October 0.1473 0.1456 0.1465
November 0.1470 0.1455 0.1460
December 0.1462 0.1446 0.1455