Drawdown Calculator GBP/SGD
Calculate account drawdown
Inputs
Calculate loss amount
$15,000 - $12,000
= $3,000
Calculate drawdown percentage
$3,000 ÷ $15,000 × 100
= 20.0%
Calculate recovery needed
to recover 20.0% drawdown
= 25.0% gain needed
When calculating GBP/SGD drawdown: GBP/SGD uses standard 4-decimal pricing where one pip equals 0.0001. This exotic pair has wider spreads (4.0-6.5 pips) due to lower trading volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate drawdown when trading GBP/SGD?
Drawdown on GBP/SGD is the percentage decline from your account peak. If you reached $10,000 then dropped to $8,000, your drawdown is 20% regardless of the pair traded.
What is an acceptable drawdown for GBP/SGD trading?
Professional traders typically aim for maximum drawdowns under 20-30%. Trading GBP/SGD as a exotic pair requires managing position sizes to stay within these limits.
How can I recover from drawdown on GBP/SGD trades?
Recovery from drawdown requires percentage gains larger than the loss. A 50% loss needs 100% gain to recover. Reduce position size on GBP/SGD during drawdown periods.