YEARLY HIGH
0.1713 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1624 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1664 SGD

2019 SBD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1673 to the December average rate of 0.1638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1713 was down 2.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 857 SGD
2018 Average 856 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 812 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.50 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1700
0.1632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.1667, compared to 0.1660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0056 SGD (High: 0.1709 / Low: 0.1653). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SGD (High: 0.1656 / Low: 0.1624).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1694) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1735), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-2.37%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1694
2018 Avg (August) 0.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1703 0.1654 0.1673
February 0.1696 0.1645 0.1669
March 0.1686 0.1653 0.1666
April 0.1693 0.1646 0.1663
May 0.1703 0.1657 0.1674
June 0.1676 0.1640 0.1656
July 0.1683 0.1638 0.1652
August 0.1713 0.1677 0.1694
September 0.1709 0.1653 0.1675
October 0.1683 0.1641 0.1657
November 0.1669 0.1632 0.1646
December 0.1656 0.1624 0.1638