YEARLY HIGH
53.0202 BTN
YEARLY LOW
50.0571 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.5882 BTN

2019 SGD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 53.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 50.0571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9631 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.0732 to the December average rate of 52.4670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 53.0202 was down 1.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 53.8384, 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 265,101 BTN
2018 Average 253,282 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 250,286 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,815.32 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

52.7346
50.2658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BTN 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 51.5080, compared to 51.6684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.5080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.9526 BTN (High: 53.0202 / Low: 51.0676). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6927 BTN (High: 51.2658 / Low: 50.5731).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9526
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2150 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 52.0732) against the same month in 2018 (average: 48.1427), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9305 (+8.16%).

2019 Avg (January) 52.0732
2018 Avg (January) 48.1427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.0202 51.0676 52.0732
February 53.0006 51.9941 52.5289
March 52.3444 50.7466 51.3139
April 51.5500 50.6265 51.2440
May 51.4405 50.4796 50.8991
June 51.2658 50.5731 50.9888
July 51.1184 50.0571 50.4715
August 51.7696 50.1574 51.1763
September 52.3079 51.0829 51.6197
October 52.1975 51.1092 51.8214
November 52.9007 52.0360 52.4543
December 52.9268 52.2139 52.4670