Singapore Exchange Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
The Singapore dollar edged up against the US dollar in August, with the period-average exchange rate falling to 1.27649 LCU/USD from 1.2914 in July. The August value was the lowest since May 2026's 1.2756 and moved closer to the all-time low of 1.2088 set in August 2011. The rate was 1.2856 a year earlier, according to the International Monetary Fund.
source: International Monetary Fund
The Singapore dollar strengthened to 1.27649 per USD in August 2026 from 1.2914 in July. The latest reading is above the all-time low of 1.2088 recorded in August 2011 and well below the all-time high of 3.0612 from November 1971. The series dates back to January 1957.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.28 per USD | 1.29 per USD | 3.06 per USDNov 1971 | 1.21 per USDAug 2011 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Exchange Rate in Singapore averaged 1.49 per USD from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 3.06 per USD in Nov 1971 and a record low of 1.21 per USD in Aug 2011. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
The indicator measures the official period-average exchange rate of the Singapore dollar against the US dollar, expressed in local currency units per US dollar. It is reported on a monthly basis, with data available from January 1957.
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