Convert Singapore Dollar to US Dollar
SGD to USD Exchange Rate Calculator
1 Singapore Dollar (SGD) = 0.7822 US Dollar (USD) at the live mid-market rate. That means $100 SGD converts to roughly 78.22 USD, and $1,000 SGD converts to about 782.23 USD. The SGD/USD rate refreshes every hour from Frankfurter, which sources data from the European Central Bank reference set. Enter any amount below to convert instantly — free, no sign-up.
90-day SGD/USD context
Over the past 90 days, SGD/USD has traded between 0.7753 and 0.7900. The current rate of 0.7822 sits roughly 47% through that range — in the middle of the recent range. Versus the rate 90 days ago, Singapore Dollar has held roughly flat (-0.32%) against US Dollar.
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About Singapore Dollar (SGD)
The Singapore Dollar (SGD) is the official currency of Singapore, managed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under a unique exchange-rate-based monetary policy framework. Instead of setting interest rates, MAS steers SGD against an undisclosed trade-weighted basket (the S$NEER), making SGD one of the most carefully managed floats in the world.
- •MAS uses the S$NEER (Nominal Effective Exchange Rate) as its primary policy tool, not interest rates
- •Singapore is the world's third-largest forex trading hub
- •Singapore has run a current-account surplus every year since 1988
- •MAS announces policy twice a year (April and October)
- •The S$NEER basket composition is not published but is estimated to heavily weight USD, CNY, and MYR
About US Dollar (USD)
The United States Dollar (USD) is the world's primary reserve currency and the single most traded currency in global foreign exchange markets. Issued by the Federal Reserve System since 1913, it anchors the DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) and sits on one side of roughly 88% of all forex transactions.
- •Involved in ~88% of all daily forex turnover (BIS Triennial Survey)
- •Accounts for roughly 58% of allocated central bank reserves (IMF COFER)
- •Primary invoicing currency for global oil, metals, and most commodities
- •Dollar-denominated debt issued outside the US exceeds $13 trillion
- •The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate, which drives USD strength globally
Frequently Asked Questions
How does MAS manage the Singapore Dollar?
MAS uses the S$NEER (Nominal Effective Exchange Rate) as its primary policy tool rather than interest rates. It sets a slope, midpoint, and width for the SGD basket band. Adjustments to any of these three at the April and October policy statements are the biggest SGD catalysts.
Why is SGD so stable versus USD?
MAS intervenes daily to keep SGD within its policy band. The S$NEER basket includes USD, CNY, MYR, and other major trading partners (exact weights are not published), so USD/SGD does not move purely on US Dollar strength — SGD is also partly a CNY proxy.
When does MAS announce policy?
MAS announces Monetary Policy Statements in April and October each year. These are the two biggest SGD event risks of the year — each statement commonly produces 1%+ SGD moves. Watch for slope adjustments ("re-centering" the band) as the most important signal.
Is Singapore a good USD savings destination?
Singapore is one of the world's most stable financial centres, with deep USD banking infrastructure via the major US banks (Citi, JPMorgan) and regional giants (DBS, OCBC, UOB). USD deposits in Singapore are safe but subject to Singapore's tax and regulatory regime.
How does CNY weakness affect USD/SGD?
Because CNY is an estimated heavy weight in the S$NEER basket, sustained CNY weakness puts upward pressure on USD/SGD. MAS may offset this partially through intervention, but persistent CNY depreciation typically drags SGD weaker as well — just by less than the CNY move.
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