2011 SGD to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 SGD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the SGD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.8321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.7609.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7772 to the December average rate of 0.7722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.8321 was up 6.73% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7796, 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 2011.
SGD to USD 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 0.7949, compared to 0.7968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0653 USD (High: 0.8308 / Low: 0.7655). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 USD (High: 0.7866 / Low: 0.7794).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.8267) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0892 (+12.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7817 | 0.7690 | 0.7772 |
| February | 0.7866 | 0.7794 | 0.7836 |
| March | 0.7936 | 0.7794 | 0.7885 |
| April | 0.8168 | 0.7929 | 0.8023 |
| May | 0.8177 | 0.8000 | 0.8078 |
| June | 0.8145 | 0.8053 | 0.8103 |
| July | 0.8314 | 0.8137 | 0.8222 |
| August | 0.8321 | 0.8197 | 0.8267 |
| September | 0.8308 | 0.7655 | 0.8010 |
| October | 0.8051 | 0.7609 | 0.7835 |
| November | 0.7895 | 0.7616 | 0.7755 |
| December | 0.7810 | 0.7646 | 0.7722 |