YEARLY HIGH
38.0473 GMD
YEARLY LOW
35.9559 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.7257 GMD

2019 SGD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 38.0473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 35.9559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0914 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5008 to the December average rate of 37.8414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 38.0473 was up 2.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 37.2514, 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 190,237 GMD
2018 Average 178,238 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 179,780 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,457.23 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

38.0048
36.0446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GMD 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 36.4849, compared to 36.9665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.2024 GMD (High: 37.6574 / Low: 36.4550). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2921 GMD (High: 36.6925 / Low: 36.4004).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2024
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4109 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 37.8414) against the same month in 2018 (average: 36.0799), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7616 (+4.88%).

2019 Avg (December) 37.8414
2018 Avg (December) 36.0799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7729 36.1190 36.5008
February 36.7804 36.4198 36.5986
March 36.8774 36.4115 36.6434
April 36.6925 36.4004 36.5616
May 36.5223 35.9559 36.2104
June 36.7631 36.0494 36.3948
July 36.7914 36.3438 36.6188
August 36.3892 36.0216 36.2079
September 36.7521 36.2606 36.5094
October 37.6574 36.4550 37.0290
November 37.7712 37.2705 37.5925
December 38.0473 37.4315 37.8414