YEARLY HIGH
0.7623 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.7319 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7464 SGD

2021 AWG to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.7623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.7319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7368 to the December average rate of 0.7574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7623 was down 5.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,812 SGD
2020 Average 3,832 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,660 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.82 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7594
0.7347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.7403, compared to 0.7526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0135 SGD (High: 0.7617 / Low: 0.7481). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 SGD (High: 0.7399 / Low: 0.7319).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.7574) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+2.34%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.7574
2020 Avg (December) 0.7401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7399 0.7319 0.7368
February 0.7427 0.7325 0.7376
March 0.7502 0.7376 0.7460
April 0.7477 0.7358 0.7417
May 0.7420 0.7338 0.7384
June 0.7474 0.7343 0.7411
July 0.7591 0.7470 0.7525
August 0.7581 0.7467 0.7526
September 0.7563 0.7449 0.7486
October 0.7546 0.7461 0.7506
November 0.7617 0.7481 0.7541
December 0.7623 0.7492 0.7574