YEARLY HIGH
891.2435 KRW
YEARLY LOW
821.5176 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
851.7844 KRW

2021 SGD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SGD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 891.2435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 821.5176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.7259 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 829.3122 to the December average rate of 868.7092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 891.2435 was up 1.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 876.5289, 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 4,456,218 KRW
2020 Average 4,273,835 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,107,588 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,629.57 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

879.3950
824.7592
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 838.6864, compared to 864.8825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.1961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 838.6864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 864.8825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 24.9272 KRW (High: 891.2435 / Low: 866.3164). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5146 KRW (High: 842.0755 / Low: 833.5609).

November Spread (Volatile) ±24.9272
April Spread (Stable) ±8.5146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.1614 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 873.8706) against the same month in 2020 (average: 827.9403), the exchange rate shifted by +45.9303 (+5.55%).

2021 Avg (November) 873.8706
2020 Avg (November) 827.9403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 841.8115 821.5176 829.3122
February 846.3060 832.7817 837.4557
March 847.7094 830.4542 841.6996
April 842.0755 833.5609 837.9813
May 851.1132 838.8767 843.9789
June 848.0099 837.9288 841.6904
July 850.5440 839.2368 844.9175
August 867.0487 844.9301 856.6293
September 878.1419 859.8765 870.3263
October 883.3424 867.0284 874.8420
November 891.2435 866.3164 873.8706
December 881.5334 859.4306 868.7092