2023 USD to SGD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 USD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the USD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 1.3735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.3054.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3247 to the December average rate of 1.3314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3735 was down 4.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3362, compared to 1.3497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0446 SGD (High: 1.3500 / Low: 1.3054). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 SGD (High: 1.3735 / Low: 1.3627).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.3689) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4237), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0548 (-3.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3457 | 1.3116 | 1.3247 |
| February | 1.3500 | 1.3054 | 1.3331 |
| March | 1.3545 | 1.3279 | 1.3409 |
| April | 1.3379 | 1.3222 | 1.3320 |
| May | 1.3548 | 1.3247 | 1.3400 |
| June | 1.3563 | 1.3367 | 1.3463 |
| July | 1.3533 | 1.3209 | 1.3350 |
| August | 1.3604 | 1.3347 | 1.3510 |
| September | 1.3729 | 1.3530 | 1.3634 |
| October | 1.3735 | 1.3627 | 1.3689 |
| November | 1.3664 | 1.3303 | 1.3482 |
| December | 1.3439 | 1.3195 | 1.3314 |