YEARLY HIGH
5.8847 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.6801 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7849 HKD

2021 SGD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SGD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 5.8847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 5.6801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2047 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8464 to the December average rate of 5.7203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.8847 was up 0.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.8655, 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 29,424 HKD
2020 Average 28,127 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 28,400 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,023.26 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.8590
5.7076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to HKD 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 5.8247, compared to 5.7451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1006 HKD (High: 5.7807 / Low: 5.6801). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0578 HKD (High: 5.7886 / Low: 5.7308).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0829 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.8464) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.7544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0920 (+1.60%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.8464
2020 Avg (January) 5.7544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8847 5.8219 5.8464
February 5.8802 5.7992 5.8392
March 5.8419 5.7531 5.7828
April 5.8608 5.7779 5.8195
May 5.8762 5.8130 5.8419
June 5.8671 5.7701 5.8182
July 5.7751 5.6886 5.7353
August 5.7882 5.7077 5.7452
September 5.8032 5.7175 5.7732
October 5.7886 5.7308 5.7576
November 5.7815 5.6875 5.7389
December 5.7807 5.6801 5.7203