YEARLY HIGH
41.7777 SDG
YEARLY LOW
33.2445 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.2751 SDG

2020 SGD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 41.7777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 33.2445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5332 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.5422 to the December average rate of 41.4939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.7777 was up 17.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 35.5050, 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 208,889 SDG
2019 Average 168,312 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 166,222 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,666.14 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

42.2890
32.7470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SDG 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 37.8926, compared to 40.6576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 3.5335 SDG (High: 39.2585 / Low: 35.7249). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3959 SDG (High: 40.8567 / Low: 40.4608).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5335
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1705 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 41.4939) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.2665), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2273 (+24.73%).

2020 Avg (December) 41.4939
2019 Avg (December) 33.2665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8641 33.2445 33.5422
February 39.2585 35.7249 37.2957
March 40.1284 37.9931 39.0148
April 39.1776 38.4054 38.8443
May 39.1872 38.7411 38.9934
June 39.9149 39.2672 39.6649
July 40.3248 39.6087 39.8595
August 40.7187 40.1760 40.3923
September 40.7428 40.1510 40.4783
October 40.8567 40.4608 40.6533
November 41.3427 40.4340 41.0686
December 41.7777 41.3350 41.4939