YEARLY HIGH
0.5364 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5225 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5297 XDR

2019 SGD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.5364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.5225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5278 to the December average rate of 0.5346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5364 was up 1.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5291, 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 2,682 XDR
2018 Average 2,615 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,612 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.39 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5355
0.5244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to XDR 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 0.5282, compared to 0.5313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0073 XDR (High: 0.5321 / Low: 0.5248). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 XDR (High: 0.5306 / Low: 0.5281).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.5346) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+1.96%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.5346
2018 Avg (December) 0.5243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5304 0.5246 0.5278
February 0.5309 0.5277 0.5294
March 0.5315 0.5277 0.5293
April 0.5306 0.5281 0.5296
May 0.5289 0.5225 0.5254
June 0.5321 0.5248 0.5278
July 0.5336 0.5290 0.5316
August 0.5297 0.5235 0.5259
September 0.5313 0.5260 0.5296
October 0.5337 0.5294 0.5318
November 0.5356 0.5325 0.5341
December 0.5364 0.5327 0.5346