YEARLY HIGH
1.3669 SGD
YEARLY LOW
1.2799 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3365 SGD

2024 USD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the USD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 1.2799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0870 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3359 to the December average rate of 1.3511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.3669 was down 0.49% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3735, 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 6,834 SGD
2023 Average 6,715 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,400 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434.81 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3635
1.2895
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 1.3472, compared to 1.3258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0359 SGD (High: 1.3368 / Low: 1.3008). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 SGD (High: 1.3589 / Low: 1.3455).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.3511) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0197 (+1.48%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.3511
2023 Avg (December) 1.3314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3443 1.3199 1.3359
February 1.3511 1.3367 1.3451
March 1.3500 1.3303 1.3413
April 1.3653 1.3448 1.3574
May 1.3605 1.3437 1.3508
June 1.3589 1.3455 1.3525
July 1.3578 1.3363 1.3457
August 1.3368 1.3008 1.3155
September 1.3071 1.2799 1.2956
October 1.3236 1.2883 1.3106
November 1.3488 1.3136 1.3363
December 1.3669 1.3385 1.3511