YEARLY HIGH
0.7459 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6950 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7257 USD

2022 SGD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SGD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.6950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7404 to the December average rate of 0.7396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7459 was down 1.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7590, 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 3,730 USD
2021 Average 3,721 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,475 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.50 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7461
0.6984
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 0.7328, compared to 0.7186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0324 USD (High: 0.7356 / Low: 0.7032). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 USD (High: 0.7393 / Low: 0.7319).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.7396) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+0.83%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.7396
2021 Avg (December) 0.7334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7440 0.7348 0.7404
February 0.7451 0.7358 0.7422
March 0.7393 0.7319 0.7359
April 0.7373 0.7212 0.7322
May 0.7316 0.7161 0.7237
June 0.7297 0.7174 0.7222
July 0.7249 0.7103 0.7172
August 0.7300 0.7149 0.7223
September 0.7164 0.6950 0.7078
October 0.7127 0.6951 0.7024
November 0.7356 0.7032 0.7222
December 0.7459 0.7350 0.7396