YEARLY HIGH
1.3142 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.2018 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2572 SGD

2011 USD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the USD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 1.3142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 1.2018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1124 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2866 to the December average rate of 1.2950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3142 was down 7.61% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,571 SGD
2010 Average 6,815 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,009 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 561.86 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3036
1.2011
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 1.2583, compared to 1.2561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1027 SGD (High: 1.3063 / Low: 1.2036). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 SGD (High: 1.2831 / Low: 1.2713).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1027
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.2766) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0262 (-2.01%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.2766
2010 Avg (October) 1.3028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3004 1.2793 1.2866
February 1.2831 1.2713 1.2762
March 1.2831 1.2601 1.2683
April 1.2611 1.2242 1.2466
May 1.2500 1.2230 1.2380
June 1.2418 1.2278 1.2341
July 1.2290 1.2027 1.2163
August 1.2200 1.2018 1.2096
September 1.3063 1.2036 1.2495
October 1.3142 1.2420 1.2766
November 1.3130 1.2667 1.2897
December 1.3079 1.2804 1.2950