2020 SGD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

876.5289 KRW

YEARLY LOW

811.4551 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

854.7842 KRW

2020 SGD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 876.5289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 811.4551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.0738 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 863.1882 to the December average rate of 821.4361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 876.5289 was down 0.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 878.8113, 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 4,382,645 KRW

2019 Average 4,270,690 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,057,276 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325,369.04 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

871.6642

816.8699

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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 862.2044, compared to 847.3640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.8404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 862.2044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 847.3640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 28.7382 KRW (High: 872.7941 / Low: 844.0559). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.2925 KRW (High: 873.1888 / Low: 862.8963).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.7382

August Spread (Stable) ±10.2925

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 20.4808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.4808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 860.1265) against the same month in 2019 (average: 829.4604), the exchange rate shifted by +30.6660 (+3.70%).

2020 Avg (February) 860.1265

2019 Avg (February) 829.4604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	876.2487	857.5311	863.1882
February	876.5289	849.0940	860.1265
March	872.7941	844.0559	858.5132
April	865.9646	852.6659	858.8613
May	873.3171	862.6973	866.6296
June	872.0826	859.4765	865.9073
July	869.6888	856.3423	864.1399
August	873.1888	862.8963	867.0980
September	873.0575	850.7617	862.0251
October	855.6045	827.5296	841.5443
November	833.0369	822.2635	827.9403
December	830.9112	811.4551	821.4361