YEARLY HIGH
297.2060 NGN
YEARLY LOW
251.2180 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
275.7361 NGN

2020 SGD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 297.2060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 251.2180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.9880 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.1738 to the December average rate of 288.1788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 297.2060 was up 10.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 270.0595, 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 1,486,030 NGN
2019 Average 1,319,870 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,256,090 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,939.77 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

290.8208
259.1173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to NGN 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 269.1037, compared to 282.3685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.2648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.1037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.3685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 24.1113 NGN (High: 275.3293 / Low: 251.2180). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8543 NGN (High: 279.6929 / Low: 274.8386).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.1113
June Spread (Stable) ±4.8543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.1284 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 288.1788) against the same month in 2019 (average: 267.3115), the exchange rate shifted by +20.8673 (+7.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 288.1788
2019 Avg (December) 267.3115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.1574 265.2258 268.1738
February 265.4774 259.1504 262.0454
March 275.3293 251.2180 261.7593
April 276.2979 254.8788 270.3679
May 276.0671 271.1246 274.3218
June 279.6929 274.8386 277.9538
July 282.8957 277.7258 279.3350
August 285.2956 275.7139 281.3273
September 283.9523 276.2652 280.7862
October 284.1729 278.5301 280.9579
November 286.0801 278.1970 283.6254
December 297.2060 284.6243 288.1788