YEARLY HIGH
0.7194 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.6703 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6892 SGD

2022 BBD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.7194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6754 to the December average rate of 0.6761, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7194 was up 4.83% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,597 SGD
2021 Average 3,360 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,351 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.44 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7157
0.6699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.6824, compared to 0.6961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0313 SGD (High: 0.7110 / Low: 0.6797). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 SGD (High: 0.6831 / Low: 0.6763).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0313
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.7064) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+4.84%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.7064
2021 Avg (September) 0.6738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6805 0.6721 0.6754
February 0.6796 0.6711 0.6737
March 0.6831 0.6763 0.6794
April 0.6933 0.6782 0.6829
May 0.6982 0.6835 0.6909
June 0.6970 0.6853 0.6923
July 0.7039 0.6898 0.6972
August 0.6994 0.6850 0.6923
September 0.7194 0.6979 0.7064
October 0.7193 0.7016 0.7119
November 0.7110 0.6797 0.6924
December 0.6803 0.6703 0.6761