2020 SGD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1996 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.9826 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0528 AUD

2020 SGD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.1996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2171 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0782 to the December average rate of 0.9958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1996 was up 10.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,998 AUD

2019 Average 5,273 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,913 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,085.31 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1515

0.9817

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to AUD 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 1.0890, compared to 1.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0890

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1106 AUD (High: 1.1996 / Low: 1.0891). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 AUD (High: 1.0504 / Low: 1.0259).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1106

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0417 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1374) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0948 (+9.09%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1374

2019 Avg (March) 1.0426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0945	1.0589	1.0782
February	1.1027	1.0694	1.0805
March	1.1996	1.0891	1.1374
April	1.1590	1.0812	1.1152
May	1.1045	1.0608	1.0822
June	1.0504	1.0259	1.0405
July	1.0380	1.0111	1.0257
August	1.0210	0.9963	1.0138
September	1.0333	0.9962	1.0129
October	1.0455	1.0207	1.0317
November	1.0434	1.0102	1.0199
December	1.0131	0.9826	0.9958