YEARLY HIGH
1.3617 AWG
YEARLY LOW
1.2355 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3054 AWG

2020 SGD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.2355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1262 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3325 to the December average rate of 1.3513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3617 was down 0.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3640, 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 6,809 AWG
2019 Average 6,599 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 6,178 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 630.77 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3600
1.2557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to AWG 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 1.2873, compared to 1.3234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0718 AWG (High: 1.3073 / Low: 1.2355). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 AWG (High: 1.3305 / Low: 1.3176).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.3513) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+1.83%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.3513
2019 Avg (December) 1.3269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3381 1.3188 1.3325
February 1.3192 1.2840 1.2958
March 1.3073 1.2355 1.2710
April 1.2756 1.2501 1.2644
May 1.2750 1.2610 1.2690
June 1.2992 1.2781 1.2914
July 1.3126 1.2895 1.2972
August 1.3254 1.3077 1.3146
September 1.3271 1.3069 1.3173
October 1.3305 1.3176 1.3238
November 1.3457 1.3161 1.3365
December 1.3617 1.3454 1.3513