YEARLY HIGH
7032.2776 LAK
YEARLY LOW
6132.2573 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6574.4170 LAK

2020 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 7032.2776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 6132.2573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 900.0202 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6576.4755 to the December average rate of 6971.7296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7032.2776 was up 6.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 6590.0346, 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 35,161,388 LAK
2019 Average 31,908,166 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 30,661,287 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,500,101.17 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7039.4748
6226.5332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LAK 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 6397.7351, compared to 6751.0988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 353.3637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6397.7351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6751.0988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 336.3147 LAK (High: 6468.5720 / Low: 6132.2573). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 63.9573 LAK (High: 6829.9422 / Low: 6765.9849).

March Spread (Volatile) ±336.3147
October Spread (Stable) ±63.9573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 171.5596 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -171.5596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6971.7296) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6541.9010), the exchange rate shifted by +429.8286 (+6.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 6971.7296
2019 Avg (December) 6541.9010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6638.6661 6509.7536 6576.4755
February 6511.6715 6350.9130 6404.9159
March 6468.5720 6132.2573 6294.2783
April 6365.1241 6213.0050 6296.6476
May 6376.7029 6297.6712 6342.6905
June 6504.0334 6398.5439 6471.4030
July 6609.9313 6474.8907 6523.1545
August 6731.4340 6586.1786 6641.3572
September 6759.1156 6625.8096 6686.1453
October 6829.9422 6765.9849 6797.8067
November 6940.6666 6764.1712 6886.3998
December 7032.2776 6932.7653 6971.7296