Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pip value for USD/SGD?
One standard lot (100,000 units) on USD/SGD has a pip value of approximately $10.00. The minimum price increment (tick) is 0.0001. A pip is typically the third decimal place for this pair, meaning 1 pip = 0.0001 for most pairs.
What time is USD/SGD most active?
USD/SGD sees its highest trading volume during the Tokyo session. As an exotic pair, liquidity can thin significantly outside of the primary sessions listed above. Spreads widen and slippage increases during off-hours.
What economic events affect USD/SGD most?
The most impactful events for USD/SGD come from the USD and SGD economies. US releases — non-farm payrolls, CPI, FOMC rate decisions, and GDP — are among the most market-moving events globally. A surprise in any of these can shift the pair 50–100 pips within minutes. The upcoming events section above lists the specific releases scheduled in the next two weeks.