YEARLY HIGH
13.0622 MDL
YEARLY LOW
11.9508 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4996 MDL

2020 SGD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 13.0622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 11.9508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1113 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8615 to the December average rate of 12.9070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.0622 was down 2.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.4243, 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 65,311 MDL
2019 Average 64,230 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 59,754 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,556.75 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.9897
11.9981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to MDL 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 12.5803, compared to 12.4189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.6373 MDL (High: 13.0272 / Low: 12.3899). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1750 MDL (High: 12.9837 / Low: 12.8087).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6373
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1750

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2612 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.8615) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.6248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2367 (+1.87%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.8615
2019 Avg (January) 12.6248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0622 12.6526 12.8615
February 12.7797 12.4787 12.6373
March 12.7692 12.2429 12.4674
April 13.0272 12.3899 12.7331
May 12.6661 12.3299 12.4719
June 12.4404 12.2040 12.3106
July 12.3764 12.0338 12.2138
August 12.2384 11.9508 12.0807
September 12.3532 12.0557 12.1652
October 12.5457 12.3048 12.4367
November 12.8930 12.4491 12.7100
December 12.9837 12.8087 12.9070