YEARLY HIGH
1.4919 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3901 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4513 BBD

2022 SGD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SGD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.4919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.3901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1018 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4807 to the December average rate of 1.4791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4919 was down 1.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5180, 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 7,459 BBD
2021 Average 7,442 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,950 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.00 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4923
1.3969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BBD 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 1.4655, compared to 1.4371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0648 BBD (High: 1.4713 / Low: 1.4065). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 BBD (High: 1.4786 / Low: 1.4639).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0648
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.4791) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+0.83%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.4791
2021 Avg (December) 1.4669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4880 1.4695 1.4807
February 1.4902 1.4715 1.4843
March 1.4786 1.4639 1.4719
April 1.4746 1.4425 1.4643
May 1.4631 1.4322 1.4474
June 1.4593 1.4347 1.4444
July 1.4497 1.4207 1.4343
August 1.4599 1.4299 1.4445
September 1.4328 1.3901 1.4157
October 1.4253 1.3902 1.4048
November 1.4713 1.4065 1.4444
December 1.4919 1.4700 1.4791