2019 USD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3916 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.3457 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3640 SGD

2019 USD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the USD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 1.3916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 1.3457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3562 to the December average rate of 1.3565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3916 was up 0.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3855, 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 6,958 SGD

2018 Average 6,747 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 6,729 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.27 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3882

1.3506

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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 1.3589, compared to 1.3692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0245 SGD (High: 1.3853 / Low: 1.3607). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 SGD (High: 1.3625 / Low: 1.3519).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.3798) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+0.62%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.3798

2018 Avg (September) 1.3713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3677	1.3461	1.3562
February	1.3605	1.3475	1.3537
March	1.3604	1.3457	1.3541
April	1.3625	1.3519	1.3561
May	1.3808	1.3604	1.3707
June	1.3742	1.3519	1.3623
July	1.3745	1.3556	1.3616
August	1.3907	1.3768	1.3851
September	1.3916	1.3734	1.3798
October	1.3853	1.3607	1.3703
November	1.3678	1.3572	1.3617
December	1.3673	1.3483	1.3565