YEARLY HIGH
1.0519 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.9605 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0094 SGD

2021 AUD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.9605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0913 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0233 to the December average rate of 0.9754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0519 was up 3.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,259 SGD
2020 Average 4,758 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,803 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 456.74 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0405
0.9694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.0276, compared to 0.9912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0413 SGD (High: 1.0142 / Low: 0.9729). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 SGD (High: 1.0344 / Low: 1.0207).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1.0300) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1044 (+11.28%).

2021 Avg (February) 1.0300
2020 Avg (February) 0.9256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0298 1.0128 1.0233
February 1.0519 1.0130 1.0300
March 1.0469 1.0215 1.0346
April 1.0344 1.0207 1.0276
May 1.0407 1.0200 1.0315
June 1.0262 1.0056 1.0187
July 1.0144 0.9949 1.0059
August 1.0003 0.9718 0.9891
September 1.0001 0.9774 0.9865
October 1.0145 0.9855 1.0002
November 1.0142 0.9729 0.9900
December 0.9827 0.9605 0.9754