YEARLY HIGH
134.6482 DJF
YEARLY LOW
122.1818 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.1068 DJF

2020 SGD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 134.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 122.1818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4664 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.7854 to the December average rate of 133.6492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 134.6482 was up 1.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 132.3061, 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 673,241 DJF
2019 Average 652,276 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 610,909 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,332.02 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

134.5090
124.1922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to DJF 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 127.3205, compared to 130.8931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.3205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.8931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.1005 DJF (High: 129.2823 / Low: 122.1818). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2347 DJF (High: 131.5692 / Low: 130.3345).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.1005
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.6312 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 133.6492) against the same month in 2019 (average: 131.2291), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4202 (+1.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 133.6492
2019 Avg (December) 131.2291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 132.3187 130.4149 131.7854
February 130.4533 127.0022 128.1542
March 129.2823 122.1818 125.7066
April 126.1786 123.6197 125.0519
May 126.0791 124.7351 125.4995
June 128.5144 126.4290 127.7256
July 129.8039 127.5404 128.2914
August 131.0962 129.2634 130.0022
September 131.2495 129.2767 130.2902
October 131.5692 130.3345 130.9288
November 133.0960 130.1492 132.1968
December 134.6482 133.0253 133.6492