YEARLY HIGH
1.4224 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.2827 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3633 SGD

2010 USD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the USD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.4224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1397 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3979 to the December average rate of 1.3060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,112 SGD
Yearly Average 6,816 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,413 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 698.67 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.4240
1.2876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to SGD 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 1.3972, compared to 1.3293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0484 SGD (High: 1.4177 / Low: 1.3693). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 SGD (High: 1.4062 / Low: 1.3931).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 1.4126.

2010 Avg (February) 1.4126
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4058 1.3876 1.3979
February 1.4224 1.4051 1.4126
March 1.4062 1.3931 1.3993
April 1.3981 1.3677 1.3822
May 1.4177 1.3693 1.3929
June 1.4163 1.3755 1.3983
July 1.3963 1.3606 1.3775
August 1.3625 1.3475 1.3558
September 1.3483 1.3154 1.3348
October 1.3141 1.2920 1.3028
November 1.3226 1.2829 1.2989
December 1.3170 1.2827 1.3060