YEARLY HIGH
39.2410 GMD
YEARLY LOW
37.3990 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.3398 GMD

2021 SGD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SGD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 39.2410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 37.3990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8420 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.9582 to the December average rate of 38.5264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 39.2410 was up 0.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 39.1527, 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 196,205 GMD
2020 Average 186,687 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 186,995 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,209.98 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

39.0788
37.6309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GMD 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 38.5092, compared to 38.1705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.1705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.9357 GMD (High: 39.1132 / Low: 38.1775). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4345 GMD (High: 38.8990 / Low: 38.4644).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9357
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4345

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5841 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 38.9582) against the same month in 2020 (average: 37.8868), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0713 (+2.83%).

2021 Avg (January) 38.9582
2020 Avg (January) 37.8868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.2410 38.7082 38.9582
February 38.8990 38.4644 38.7273
March 38.7539 38.0244 38.2035
April 38.6182 38.0626 38.3093
May 38.7495 38.2935 38.5196
June 38.6750 37.9860 38.3374
July 38.0297 37.3990 37.7533
August 38.0677 37.4780 37.7516
September 38.7450 37.8220 38.1602
October 38.7202 37.9472 38.3594
November 38.7028 38.2139 38.4719
December 39.1132 38.1775 38.5264