YEARLY HIGH
0.8078 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.7547 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7893 USD

2014 SGD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SGD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.8078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7860 to the December average rate of 0.7596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.8078 was down 1.38% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8191, 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 4,039 USD
2013 Average 3,997 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,774 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.14 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8089
0.7551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7933, compared to 0.7854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0163 USD (High: 0.8003 / Low: 0.7839). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 USD (High: 0.8032 / Low: 0.7986).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 0.8044) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+1.98%).

2014 Avg (July) 0.8044
2013 Avg (July) 0.7888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7915 0.7816 0.7860
February 0.7943 0.7831 0.7895
March 0.7951 0.7843 0.7891
April 0.8010 0.7918 0.7970
May 0.8017 0.7964 0.7989
June 0.8017 0.7951 0.7994
July 0.8078 0.8018 0.8044
August 0.8032 0.7986 0.8009
September 0.8003 0.7839 0.7914
October 0.7869 0.7786 0.7841
November 0.7781 0.7665 0.7718
December 0.7663 0.7547 0.7596