YEARLY HIGH
11.8678 LSL
YEARLY LOW
10.1956 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9970 LSL

2021 SGD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SGD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 11.8678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 10.1956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6722 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3723 to the December average rate of 11.6398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.8678 was down 11.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.3929, 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 59,339 LSL
2020 Average 59,598 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 50,978 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,361.21 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.7660
10.2519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LSL 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 10.9077, compared to 11.0864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.7658 LSL (High: 11.8506 / Low: 11.0847). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2993 LSL (High: 10.9790 / Low: 10.6797).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7658
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2993

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3452 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 11.6398) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.1791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4607 (+4.12%).

2021 Avg (December) 11.6398
2020 Avg (December) 11.1791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6318 11.0397 11.3723
February 11.3035 10.9196 11.1251
March 11.4987 10.9375 11.1667
April 10.9790 10.6797 10.8214
May 10.8841 10.4115 10.5825
June 10.6463 10.1956 10.3781
July 10.9401 10.5471 10.7053
August 11.2305 10.6714 10.9295
September 11.1686 10.5034 10.8161
October 11.2526 10.7623 11.0086
November 11.8506 11.0847 11.4190
December 11.8678 11.4282 11.6398