YEARLY HIGH
5.1762 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.8683 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0030 CNY

2020 SGD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.1762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 4.8683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3079 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1259 to the December average rate of 4.9097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1762 was down 0.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.1984, 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 25,881 CNY
2019 Average 25,324 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 24,341 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,539.64 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1483
4.8801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CNY 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 5.0298, compared to 4.9762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1738 CNY (High: 5.0421 / Low: 4.8683). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 CNY (High: 4.9203 / Low: 4.8841).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1738
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0900 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.1259) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1180 (+2.36%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.1259
2019 Avg (January) 5.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1762 5.0823 5.1259
February 5.1245 5.0112 5.0359
March 5.0421 4.8683 4.9611
April 5.0152 4.9256 4.9670
May 5.0554 4.9746 5.0077
June 5.1058 5.0577 5.0810
July 5.1108 5.0215 5.0519
August 5.0820 5.0338 5.0615
September 5.0185 4.9545 4.9867
October 5.0001 4.8980 4.9447
November 4.9203 4.8841 4.9024
December 4.9420 4.8839 4.9097