Compare the 10 years interest rates of banks and Singapore savings bonds with cpf ordinary from 2014 to 2024 in Singapore

To compare the 10-year interest rates of banks, Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs), and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Ordinary Account from 2014 to 2024 in Singapore, let's break it down into the following categories:

1. CPF Ordinary Account (OA) Interest Rates
2. Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) Interest Rates
3. Bank Fixed Deposit Interest Rates

1. CPF Ordinary Account (OA) Interest Rates (2014-2024)

The CPF Ordinary Account (OA) has offered a relatively stable interest rate over the years. From 2014 to 2024, the CPF Board has maintained an interest rate of 2.5% per annum, with an additional 1% interest on the first SGD 60,000 of combined CPF balances.

• 2014-2024: 2.5% p.a. (standard) + 1% extra interest on the first SGD 60,000.

This makes CPF OA a reliable, long-term savings vehicle for retirement with guaranteed returns.

2. Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) Interest Rates (2014-2024)

The interest rates on Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) fluctuate monthly and are linked to the yield on 10-year Singapore Government Securities (SGS). These bonds offer step-up interest, where the longer you hold the bond, the higher the effective interest.

Here are general trends for SSB 10-year average interest rates from 2014 to 2024:

• 2015: Around 2.63% for 10-year average
• 2016: 2.44% to 2.78% for 10-year average
• 2017: 2.12% to 2.32% for 10-year average
• 2018: 2.16% to 2.63% for 10-year average
• 2019: 1.95% to 2.08% for 10-year average
• 2020: 0.88% to 1.79% for 10-year average (lower due to the pandemic and global economic downturn)
• 2021: 1.54% to 1.79% for 10-year average
• 2022: 2.44% to 3.04% for 10-year average (rebound in rates as inflation and interest rates rise globally)
• 2023: 2.84% to 3.16% for 10-year average
• 2024: Around 3.20% projected for early 2024

3. Bank Fixed Deposit Interest Rates (2014-2024)

Bank fixed deposit rates in Singapore typically fluctuate based on market conditions and monetary policy changes. Compared to CPF and SSBs, bank deposit rates are often lower, but can vary greatly depending on the promotional offers.

Here’s an approximation of bank fixed deposit rates for 10-year terms:

• 2014-2016: Average around 0.5% to 1.2% p.a.
• 2017-2019: Average around 0.7% to 1.5% p.a.
• 2020: Average around 0.2% to 0.8% p.a. (due to pandemic and low interest rates globally)
• 2021-2022: Average around 0.3% to 1.2% p.a.
• 2023-2024: Average around 1.8% to 3.5% p.a. (due to rising interest rates globally, including in Singapore)

Comparative Summary of 10-Year Interest Rates (2014-2024)

Year	CPF OA (%)	SSB (%)	Bank FD (%)
2014	2.5	N/A (SSB launched in 2015)	0.5 - 1.2
2015	2.5	2.63 (10-year average)	0.7 - 1.5
2016	2.5	2.44 - 2.78	0.5 - 1.2
2017	2.5	2.12 - 2.32	0.7 - 1.5
2018	2.5	2.16 - 2.63	0.7 - 1.5
2019	2.5	1.95 - 2.08	0.5 - 1.3
2020	2.5	0.88 - 1.79	0.2 - 0.8
2021	2.5	1.54 - 1.79	0.3 - 1.2
2022	2.5	2.44 - 3.04	0.5 - 1.5
2023	2.5	2.84 - 3.16	1.8 - 3.5
2024 (Proj.)	2.5	~3.20 (Projected)	2.0 - 3.5 (Projected)

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Conclusion

1. CPF OA remains stable and reliable with a constant 2.5% interest rate across the decade, offering additional returns for lower balances.
2. SSBs offer fluctuating but generally competitive returns, with a low of around 0.88% during the pandemic to a high of over 3% in recent years as inflation and global interest rates rose.
3. Bank Fixed Deposits generally provide lower returns, except in times of high interest rates, like in 2023-2024 when rates peaked due to rising inflationary pressures.

CPF OA remains the most stable long-term asset, while SSBs provide a step-up mechanism for better returns in a low-risk environment. Bank deposit rates are competitive only during periods of rising interest rates