YEARLY HIGH
0.7661 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.7280 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7447 USD

2023 SGD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SGD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.7661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.7280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0380 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7550 to the December average rate of 0.7511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7661 was up 2.70% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.7459, 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 3,830 USD
2022 Average 3,628 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,640 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.13 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7574
0.7281
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 0.7485, compared to 0.7410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0253 USD (High: 0.7661 / Low: 0.7407). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 USD (High: 0.7339 / Low: 0.7280).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.7502) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+1.08%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.7502
2022 Avg (February) 0.7422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7624 0.7431 0.7550
February 0.7661 0.7407 0.7502
March 0.7531 0.7383 0.7458
April 0.7563 0.7474 0.7508
May 0.7549 0.7381 0.7463
June 0.7481 0.7373 0.7428
July 0.7571 0.7389 0.7491
August 0.7492 0.7351 0.7402
September 0.7391 0.7284 0.7335
October 0.7339 0.7280 0.7305
November 0.7517 0.7318 0.7418
December 0.7578 0.7441 0.7511