YEARLY HIGH
15990.8553 STD
YEARLY LOW
15244.8335 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15623.2987 STD

2019 SGD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 15990.8553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 15244.8335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 746.0218 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15521.9595 to the December average rate of 15894.4362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15990.8553 was up 1.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 15738.8980, 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 79,954,276 STD
2018 Average 76,560,167 STD
Yearly Trough Low 76,224,167 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,730,109.14 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15948.0552
15304.6269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to STD 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 15498.1813, compared to 15748.4162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 250.2349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15498.1813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15748.4162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 630.4601 STD (High: 15948.5095 / Low: 15318.0494). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 120.9932 STD (High: 15571.1334 / Low: 15450.1401).

June Spread (Volatile) ±630.4601
April Spread (Stable) ±120.9932

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 268.7374 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -268.7374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 15894.4362) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15353.8323), the exchange rate shifted by +540.6039 (+3.52%).

2019 Avg (December) 15894.4362
2018 Avg (December) 15353.8323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15638.2138 15391.2405 15521.9595
February 15622.4764 15472.4434 15550.4038
March 15642.3623 15474.3656 15545.5955
April 15571.1334 15450.1401 15522.6859
May 15473.8309 15244.8335 15358.2459
June 15948.5095 15318.0494 15490.1972
July 15905.3665 15686.1531 15835.0722
August 15660.0741 15503.6079 15566.3348
September 15698.9452 15493.5588 15626.0858
October 15845.0170 15564.3457 15735.0855
November 15886.1002 15763.1160 15833.4828
December 15990.8553 15768.8918 15894.4362