The Sing Jet Kero Sprd contract is a commodity CFD (Contract for Difference) in the Distillates group that represents the time spread between two consecutive months of Singapore Jet Kerosene (Platts) prices.
Contract Purpose
This time spread contract allows market participants to:
- Speculate on or hedge against changes in the price relationship between two consecutive months of Singapore Jet Kerosene
- Manage exposure to seasonal price fluctuations in the Asian jet fuel market
- Execute calendar spread trading strategies
Market Significance
- Price Structure: Reflects the market’s expectation of near-term supply and demand dynamics for jet fuel in Singapore
- Seasonal Patterns: Captures typical seasonal variations in jet fuel consumption, particularly in the aviation sector
- Regional Benchmark: Serves as a key reference for jet fuel pricing in the Asia-Pacific region
Trading Benefits
- Spread Risk Management: Allows traders to focus on relative price movements between months, reducing exposure to outright price volatility
- Market Access: Provides a tool for trading the time structure of the Asian jet fuel market
- Flexibility: Enables various trading strategies, from simple calendar spreads to more complex multi-leg trades
This contract is particularly useful for airlines, refineries, trading houses, and financial institutions active in the Asian jet fuel market, offering them a precise instrument to manage time-related price risks and implement sophisticated trading strategies in the jet fuel sector.