YEARLY HIGH
4.2386 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.9873 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7366 BRL

2020 SGD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 4.2386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.9873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2514 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0660 to the December average rate of 3.8631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.2386 was up 35.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.1220, 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 21,193 BRL
2019 Average 14,461 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 14,936 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,256.82 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2477
2.9586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BRL 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 3.5102, compared to 3.9630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.4614 BRL (High: 3.9367 / Low: 3.4753). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1492 BRL (High: 3.2163 / Low: 3.0671).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4614
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2292 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 4.0327) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.0527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9800 (+32.10%).

2020 Avg (November) 4.0327
2019 Avg (November) 3.0527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1376 2.9873 3.0660
February 3.2163 3.0671 3.1290
March 3.6611 3.2079 3.4486
April 3.9808 3.5947 3.7351
May 4.1478 3.7159 3.9558
June 3.9367 3.4753 3.7266
July 3.8852 3.6942 3.8127
August 4.1083 3.7988 3.9782
September 4.1294 3.8532 3.9511
October 4.2303 4.0763 4.1403
November 4.2386 3.9433 4.0327
December 3.9446 3.7632 3.8631