2021 SGD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SGD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SGD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 39.2410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 37.3990.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8420 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.9582 to the December average rate of 38.5264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 39.2410 was up 0.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 39.1527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.5092, compared to 38.1705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3387 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.9357 GMD (High: 39.1132 / Low: 38.1775). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4345 GMD (High: 38.8990 / Low: 38.4644).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5841 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 38.9582) against the same month in 2020 (average: 37.8868), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0713 (+2.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.2410 | 38.7082 | 38.9582 |
| February | 38.8990 | 38.4644 | 38.7273 |
| March | 38.7539 | 38.0244 | 38.2035 |
| April | 38.6182 | 38.0626 | 38.3093 |
| May | 38.7495 | 38.2935 | 38.5196 |
| June | 38.6750 | 37.9860 | 38.3374 |
| July | 38.0297 | 37.3990 | 37.7533 |
| August | 38.0677 | 37.4780 | 37.7516 |
| September | 38.7450 | 37.8220 | 38.1602 |
| October | 38.7202 | 37.9472 | 38.3594 |
| November | 38.7028 | 38.2139 | 38.4719 |
| December | 39.1132 | 38.1775 | 38.5264 |