Singapore dollar
The US dollar is not dead – but that should not be the focus for Singapore investors
The biggest financial risk is that inflation would erode their purchasing power
Ringgit hits strongest level versus Singapore dollar since 2021
Malaysia’s currency has also been boosted by foreign direct investment related to AI
Yen hits new low against Singapore dollar as Middle East crisis jolts oil prices
The Japanese currency has weakened another 2.11% so far in 2026
As Middle East conflict rages, DBS urges SMEs to hedge at least half their FX exposure – not time the market
This comes as the bank expands its SecureFX facility to all corporate clients in Singapore
Singdollar appreciated at average rate of 1.3% against ringgit over 2020 to 2025: Alvin Tan
Measures to support local businesses, given the impending RTS Link, will be announced later
Asian currencies dragged lower by oil spike, with Fed path and Middle East trajectory key risks ahead
But analysts say energy prices are unlikely to shape the region’s currency trajectory over a sustained period
Singdollar weakens more than 1% against the US dollar as Iran conflict sparks safe-haven flight
Broad USD strength is observed because of its safe-haven nature
Asian banks’ FX desks brace for volatility as yen intervention risks return
Pickup comes despite a high base a year earlier when investors positioned for the return of Trump to the White House
How strong is the Singdollar? These charts show how it is performing against regional currencies
These seven charts track the Singapore dollar against key currencies over the last six months
As the greenback dives, one of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing currencies is trouncing the Singdollar
The Australian dollar surges to its strongest position against the American currency in over two years
