2020 SGD to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |