YEARLY HIGH
0.0981 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0843 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0910 SGD

2021 LSL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.0981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0879 to the December average rate of 0.0859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0981 was up 1.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 490 SGD
2020 Average 421 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 421 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.10 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0974
0.0849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.0918, compared to 0.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0058 SGD (High: 0.0902 / Low: 0.0844). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SGD (High: 0.0936 / Low: 0.0911).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0964) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+18.51%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0964
2020 Avg (June) 0.0813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0906 0.0860 0.0879
February 0.0916 0.0885 0.0899
March 0.0914 0.0870 0.0896
April 0.0936 0.0911 0.0924
May 0.0960 0.0919 0.0945
June 0.0981 0.0939 0.0964
July 0.0948 0.0914 0.0934
August 0.0937 0.0890 0.0915
September 0.0952 0.0895 0.0925
October 0.0929 0.0889 0.0909
November 0.0902 0.0844 0.0876
December 0.0875 0.0843 0.0859