YEARLY HIGH
878.8113 KRW
YEARLY LOW
817.8989 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
853.9676 KRW

2019 SGD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 878.8113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 817.8989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.9124 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 826.4181 to the December average rate of 864.0487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 878.8113 was up 5.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 830.0609, 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 4,394,056 KRW
2018 Average 4,077,892 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,089,495 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304,561.88 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

878.4566
821.6874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KRW 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 843.0416, compared to 864.8936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.8520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 843.0416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 864.8936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 20.6042 KRW (High: 876.2552 / Low: 855.6510). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6316 KRW (High: 832.5181 / Low: 826.8865).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.6042
February Spread (Stable) ±5.6316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.8661 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 873.7258) against the same month in 2018 (average: 819.0835), the exchange rate shifted by +54.6424 (+6.67%).

2019 Avg (August) 873.7258
2018 Avg (August) 819.0835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 833.8763 817.8989 826.4181
February 832.5181 826.8865 829.4604
March 840.7398 831.2826 836.5016
April 855.9089 836.5194 842.4311
May 868.3303 852.4164 862.6069
June 868.0015 851.7051 860.8310
July 869.5854 856.1038 864.6386
August 878.8113 867.9201 873.7258
September 872.2136 858.2765 865.8597
October 870.3232 855.5698 863.0156
November 865.4082 850.7203 858.0729
December 876.2552 855.6510 864.0487