YEARLY HIGH
56.4412 BTN
YEARLY LOW
53.6226 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.9689 BTN

2021 SGD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SGD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 56.4412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 53.6226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8186 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.1302 to the December average rate of 55.2330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 56.4412 was up 1.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 55.5165, 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 282,206 BTN
2020 Average 268,538 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 268,113 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,093.19 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

55.8205
53.9810
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 54.9813, compared to 54.9565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.9565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 2.0354 BTN (High: 56.4412 / Low: 54.4059). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4385 BTN (High: 55.3088 / Low: 54.8703).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.0354
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 55.6672) against the same month in 2020 (average: 53.4818), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1854 (+4.09%).

2021 Avg (April) 55.6672
2020 Avg (April) 53.4818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.6509 54.6749 55.1302
February 55.0211 54.2752 54.7350
March 55.3734 53.6226 54.1343
April 56.4412 54.4059 55.6672
May 55.9643 54.6573 55.0791
June 55.3088 54.8703 55.1418
July 55.3142 54.6355 54.9630
August 55.0397 54.2256 54.7395
September 55.0090 54.3449 54.5613
October 55.8174 54.6302 55.4077
November 55.5467 54.2712 54.8345
December 55.8878 54.6800 55.2330