YEARLY HIGH
4.9465 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.6457 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8021 CNY

2021 SGD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SGD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.9465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 4.6457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3008 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8825 to the December average rate of 4.6722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.9465 was down 4.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1762, 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 24,733 CNY
2020 Average 25,015 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 23,229 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,504.17 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.9074
4.6508
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 4.8568, compared to 4.7475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1147 CNY (High: 4.9465 / Low: 4.8319). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 CNY (High: 4.8973 / Low: 4.8645).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1147
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0491 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.8825) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2435 (-4.75%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.8825
2020 Avg (January) 5.1259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9465 4.8319 4.8825
February 4.8996 4.8388 4.8689
March 4.8784 4.8321 4.8497
April 4.8973 4.8645 4.8860
May 4.8686 4.8126 4.8369
June 4.8355 4.7887 4.8168
July 4.8105 4.7412 4.7806
August 4.8100 4.7587 4.7817
September 4.8129 4.7460 4.7915
October 4.7746 4.7344 4.7521
November 4.7567 4.6608 4.7069
December 4.7135 4.6457 4.6722