COE Results — May 2018 Ex 2
Cat A
$38,001
Small cars
Cat B
$37,989
Large cars
Cat C
$29,901
Goods vehicles
Cat D
$7,115
Motorcycles
Cat E
$38,700
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COE Prices — May 2018 Ex 2
Bidding Date: Wednesday, 16 May 2018
| Category | Vehicle Type | COE Price (QP) | Change vs Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat A | Cars ≤ 1,600cc & 130bhp (or 110kW) | $38,001 | ↓ -$940 |
| Cat B | Cars > 1,600cc or 130bhp (or 110kW) | $37,989 | ↓ -$512 |
| Cat C | Goods Vehicles & Buses | $29,901 | ↓ -$3,289 |
| Cat D | Motorcycles | $7,115 | ↓ -$89 |
| Cat E | Open (All Vehicle Types) | $38,700 | ↑ +$100 |
Quota & Bidding Activity
| Category | Quota | Bids Received | Successful Bids | Competition Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat A | 1434 | 1805 | 1422 | 1.26× |
| Cat B | 1283 | 1915 | 1247 | 1.49× |
| Cat C | 385 | 786 | 382 | 2.04× |
| Cat D | 529 | 898 | 529 | 1.70× |
| Cat E | 558 | 836 | 533 | 1.50× |
Competition ratio = bids received ÷ quota available. A ratio above 1.5× indicates high demand for that category.
What Stood Out
- Biggest mover: Cat C, −9.9%. Overall, 1 of 5 categories rose and 4 fell.
- Unusual: Cat A ($38,001) closed above Cat B ($37,989), so small cars cost more in COE than large ones this round.
- Most contested: Cat C, with 2.04 bids for every COE available.
Category by Category
Cat A (small cars) fell $940 (−2.4%) to $38,001. That puts it in the lower part of its 12-month range of $36,001 to $47,112.
Cat B (large cars) fell $512 (−1.3%) to $37,989. That puts it at the bottom of its 12-month range of $37,010 to $57,414.
Cat E (open category) inched up $100 (+0.3%) to $38,700. That is its 4th rise in a row. That puts it at the bottom of its 12-month range of $38,000 to $57,501.
Cat C (goods vehicles) dropped $3,289 (−9.9%) to $29,901. It is the lowest Cat C premium in our records, which begin in July 2017.
Cat D (motorcycles) fell $89 (−1.2%) to $7,115. That puts it in the upper part of its 12-month range of $3,512 to $8,451.
Bidding Competition
Bidding competition in every category was close to its usual level for the past year.
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Results sourced from LTA/Singapore government data via the Steer SG data pipeline. This is an informational service. We are not affiliated with LTA, Singapore government, or any car dealer.
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