YEARLY HIGH
63.5758 KGS
YEARLY LOW
49.1052 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.8785 KGS

2020 SGD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 63.5758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 49.1052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4706 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.5231 to the December average rate of 62.6902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 63.5758 was up 23.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 51.5953, 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 317,879 KGS
2019 Average 253,567 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 245,526 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,353.08 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

63.9329
49.0206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KGS 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 52.7481, compared to 59.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.7481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 7.9469 KGS (High: 60.0519 / Low: 52.1049). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7056 KGS (High: 51.7506 / Low: 51.0450).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.9469
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8745 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 62.6902) against the same month in 2019 (average: 51.3439), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3463 (+22.10%).

2020 Avg (December) 62.6902
2019 Avg (December) 51.3439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.7506 51.0450 51.5231
February 51.0601 49.8263 50.2633
March 56.0492 49.1052 51.5009
April 60.0519 52.1049 55.8033
May 55.8483 51.6965 53.9288
June 54.1369 52.2412 53.4692
July 56.1255 55.0660 55.7608
August 57.5085 55.7221 56.5526
September 58.2106 57.0503 57.6974
October 59.8313 58.1550 58.9999
November 63.3965 59.8115 62.3519
December 63.5758 60.5154 62.6902