YEARLY HIGH
55.5374 INR
YEARLY LOW
51.2694 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.7462 INR

2020 SGD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 55.5374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 51.2694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2680 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7583 to the December average rate of 55.2971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.5374 was up 4.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 52.9872, 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 277,687 INR
2019 Average 258,081 INR
Yearly Trough Low 256,347 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,339.81 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.6738
51.1528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to INR 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 53.0310, compared to 54.4615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.0310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.4615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0539 INR (High: 53.7493 / Low: 51.6954). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5548 INR (High: 53.6214 / Low: 53.0665).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0539
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2287 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 55.1135) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.4832), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6302 (+5.01%).

2020 Avg (November) 55.1135
2019 Avg (November) 52.4832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.2542 52.3850 52.7583
February 52.4005 51.2694 51.5296
March 53.7493 51.6954 52.6194
April 53.9690 52.9481 53.5457
May 53.6214 53.0665 53.3743
June 54.8235 53.6204 54.3586
July 54.5335 53.5315 53.9794
August 54.8847 53.8383 54.4670
September 54.2136 53.5101 53.8101
October 54.6182 53.7357 54.1021
November 55.5374 54.5633 55.1135
December 55.5246 54.9324 55.2971