YEARLY HIGH
1.8461 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.5432 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7042 SGD

2022 GBP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GBP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.8461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.5432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3029 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8309 to the December average rate of 1.6460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8461 was down 2.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,231 SGD
2021 Average 9,242 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 7,716 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,514.50 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8539
1.5775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.7727, compared to 1.6357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0884 SGD (High: 1.6316 / Low: 1.5432). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 SGD (High: 1.8314 / Low: 1.8124).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0884
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0557 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.8309) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+1.20%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.8309
2021 Avg (January) 1.8092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8461 1.8111 1.8309
February 1.8314 1.8124 1.8234
March 1.8152 1.7755 1.7889
April 1.7860 1.7283 1.7674
May 1.7397 1.7008 1.7203
June 1.7301 1.6725 1.7054
July 1.6907 1.6593 1.6748
August 1.6875 1.6221 1.6562
September 1.6316 1.5432 1.6005
October 1.6374 1.5773 1.6082
November 1.6662 1.5884 1.6287
December 1.6737 1.6199 1.6460