Singapore Dollar to US Dollar (SGD/USD) Exchange Rate Today
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SGD to USD Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from Singapore Dollar to US Dollar at today's rate.
| Singapore Dollar (SGD) | US Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 SGD | — |
| 5 SGD | — |
| 10 SGD | — |
| 25 SGD | — |
| 50 SGD | — |
| 100 SGD | — |
| 250 SGD | — |
| 500 SGD | — |
| 1,000 SGD | — |
| 5,000 SGD | — |
| 10,000 SGD | — |
| 50,000 SGD | — |
How much US Dollar will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert SGD 1,000 to USD with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
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| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Planning a trip? What to know about SGD/USD
If you are travelling and need US Dollar, the mid-market rate on this page is your benchmark. Your bank, card, or bureau de change will add their own markup. Use the provider comparison table above to see how much you would actually receive. For practical tips on getting the best rate at your destination, see the travel advice section below.
SGD/USD rate statistics
Is today's SGD/USD rate good or bad?
We compare today's live Singapore Dollar to US Dollar mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, SGD holders get more US Dollar per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
Singapore uses a unique monetary policy framework - the MAS manages the exchange rate (not interest rates) as its primary tool. SGD trades within an undisclosed policy band against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the SGD/USD exchange rate?
The SGD/USD rate tracks how many US Dollar one Singapore Dollar buys. Unique among major pairs, SGD is managed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore using the exchange rate itself (not interest rates) as the primary policy tool.
SGD is issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (ranked 10th globally - meaning it's the 10th most bought and sold currency in the world). USD is issued by the Federal Reserve (ranked 1st). Full SGD profile | Full USD profile
What drives this rate? Monetary Authority of Singapore policy (which manages SGD via an exchange rate band rather than interest rates), regional trade flows, and broad USD sentiment.
Is today's SGD/USD rate good or bad?
The Singapore Dollar to US Dollar mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 2-4% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. Use the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark, then compare what your bank or transfer provider actually delivers.
Converting Singapore Dollar to US Dollar? Read this first
Converting to Singapore Dollars? Singapore's money changers in shopping centres (like Mustafa Centre or The Arcade at Raffles Place) are known for offering some of the best rates in Asia. Cards are widely accepted. Singapore is expensive, so even small rate differences add up.
Watch out: The SGD/USD rate moves 24 hours a day on weekdays. If you are converting a meaningful amount, compare providers using the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark.
Did you know?
- About 80% of all US $100 bills are held overseas, primarily in countries with unstable local currencies.
Frequently asked questions
What moves the SGD/USD exchange rate?
Monetary Authority of Singapore policy (which manages SGD via an exchange rate band rather than interest rates), regional trade flows, and broad USD sentiment.
Learn more
- MAS Monetary Policy - How Singapore's unique exchange-rate-based monetary policy works
- FRED - USD/SGD Daily Rate - Historical Singapore dollar rate data
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.