YEARLY HIGH
0.5987 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.5484 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5651 GBP

2020 SGD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.5987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.5484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5661 to the December average rate of 0.5582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5987 was down 0.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6002, 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 2,993 GBP
2019 Average 2,872 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,742 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.35 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5752
0.5533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GBP 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 0.5675, compared to 0.5628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0468 GBP (High: 0.5987 / Low: 0.5519). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 GBP (High: 0.5700 / Low: 0.5619).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5711) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+1.85%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5711
2019 Avg (March) 0.5607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5717 0.5549 0.5661
February 0.5615 0.5499 0.5551
March 0.5987 0.5519 0.5711
April 0.5711 0.5604 0.5659
May 0.5801 0.5651 0.5733
June 0.5830 0.5651 0.5733
July 0.5755 0.5559 0.5689
August 0.5588 0.5500 0.5559
September 0.5749 0.5484 0.5652
October 0.5700 0.5619 0.5667
November 0.5680 0.5576 0.5618
December 0.5656 0.5533 0.5582