YEARLY HIGH
37.8722 PHP
YEARLY LOW
35.0959 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.9649 PHP

2020 SGD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 37.8722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 35.0959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7763 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.6303 to the December average rate of 36.0959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 37.8722 was down 3.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 39.4318, 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 189,361 PHP
2019 Average 189,760 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 175,479 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,881.49 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.8428
35.2932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to PHP 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 36.2108, compared to 35.7191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5783 PHP (High: 36.6742 / Low: 35.0959). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3852 PHP (High: 35.8404 / Low: 35.4552).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5783
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3852

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 37.6303) against the same month in 2019 (average: 38.6653), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0350 (-2.68%).

2020 Avg (January) 37.6303
2019 Avg (January) 38.6653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.8722 37.3686 37.6303
February 37.3994 36.1736 36.5725
March 36.6742 35.0959 35.9503
April 35.8575 35.2363 35.5846
May 35.8905 35.2621 35.6172
June 36.1861 35.6941 35.9097
July 35.8404 35.4552 35.6038
August 35.8452 35.3860 35.6203
September 35.7258 35.2009 35.5057
October 35.8511 35.4540 35.6689
November 35.9756 35.4990 35.8200
December 36.3229 35.8868 36.0959