YEARLY HIGH
1.4328 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.3202 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3746 SGD

2015 USD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the USD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1.4328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.3202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1125 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3368 to the December average rate of 1.4077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.4328 was up 8.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3249, 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 7,164 SGD
2014 Average 6,336 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,601 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.75 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.4237
1.3258
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 1.3497, compared to 1.3995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0512 SGD (High: 1.4328 / Low: 1.3816). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 SGD (High: 1.3620 / Low: 1.3449).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0512
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1.4015) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1262 (+9.89%).

2015 Avg (October) 1.4015
2014 Avg (October) 1.2753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3538 1.3262 1.3368
February 1.3620 1.3449 1.3555
March 1.3920 1.3629 1.3771
April 1.3711 1.3202 1.3492
May 1.3501 1.3208 1.3339
June 1.3583 1.3339 1.3456
July 1.3731 1.3467 1.3607
August 1.4105 1.3716 1.3973
September 1.4282 1.3980 1.4155
October 1.4328 1.3816 1.4015
November 1.4240 1.3972 1.4143
December 1.4168 1.3976 1.4077