YEARLY HIGH
13.3931 SZL
YEARLY LOW
10.3796 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9182 SZL

2020 SGD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 13.3931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 10.3796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0135 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6274 to the December average rate of 11.1863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.3931 was up 20.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.1496, 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 66,966 SZL
2019 Average 52,943 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 51,898 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,067.59 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.2774
10.3865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SZL 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 11.8822, compared to 11.9542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6160 SZL (High: 12.5685 / Low: 10.9525). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3490 SZL (High: 11.0006 / Low: 10.6516).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6160
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5733 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 13.0365) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.4262), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6103 (+25.04%).

2020 Avg (April) 13.0365
2019 Avg (April) 10.4262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8252 10.3796 10.6274
February 11.0006 10.6516 10.7880
March 12.5685 10.9525 11.7392
April 13.3931 12.4753 13.0365
May 13.2030 12.2371 12.8157
June 12.5531 11.9540 12.2867
July 12.3797 11.8725 12.0785
August 12.8968 12.1103 12.5626
September 12.4933 11.8963 12.2521
October 12.2775 11.8409 12.1096
November 11.9186 11.3528 11.5363
December 11.4971 10.9447 11.1863