YEARLY HIGH
0.7431 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.7186 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7332 BMD

2019 SGD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.7431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.7186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7374 to the December average rate of 0.7372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7431 was down 2.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7654, 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 3,715 BMD
2018 Average 3,707 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,593 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.43 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7404
0.7203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BMD 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 0.7359, compared to 0.7304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0130 BMD (High: 0.7349 / Low: 0.7219). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 BMD (High: 0.7368 / Low: 0.7311).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.7385) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0219 (-2.87%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.7385
2018 Avg (March) 0.7603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7429 0.7312 0.7374
February 0.7421 0.7350 0.7387
March 0.7431 0.7351 0.7385
April 0.7397 0.7340 0.7374
May 0.7351 0.7242 0.7296
June 0.7397 0.7277 0.7341
July 0.7377 0.7275 0.7344
August 0.7263 0.7191 0.7220
September 0.7281 0.7186 0.7247
October 0.7349 0.7219 0.7298
November 0.7368 0.7311 0.7344
December 0.7417 0.7314 0.7372