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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Finance in Singapore

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Cost Per Lead for Finance in Singapore

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry Finance and target country Singapore compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall, Finance in Singapore averaged 156.63 CPL from Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 4.2x above the global baseline average of 37.30 for the same months.
  • The period is defined by an extreme spike in Q4–Q1 and a sharp reset from April onward: after January’s peak, CPL falls more than 99% by April and stabilizes at 3–6.
  • From April–August, Singapore Finance CPL averages 4.23, roughly 89% below the global baseline (38.45) — firmly below market.
  • Volatility is very high in Singapore Finance (average month-to-month swing ~85%) versus a steady global baseline (~9%).

Finance in Singapore: what the selected data shows

  • Average across the period: 156.63.
  • High: 845.56 in Jan 2025.
  • Low: 2.96 in Aug 2025.
  • Change from first to last month: down 96.9% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025).
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 surge into Q1: 390.87 in Dec 2024, then an all-time high 845.56 in Jan 2025 (+116% month over month from Dec).
  • Rapid normalization: 130.63 in Mar 2025, collapsing to 6.02 in Apr 2025 (−95% m/m).
  • Stable trough: May–Aug ranges between 2.96 and 4.99.

This shape indicates intense seasonal pressure in late Q4–Q1 followed by exceptionally efficient lead costs from April onward.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average (same months): Singapore Finance 156.63 vs global 37.30 → about 4.2x higher overall.
  • High/low baseline points: 41.58 (Nov 2024) high; 31.12 (Oct 2024) low.
  • Baseline change from first to last (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025): up 19.0%.
  • Relative positioning by phase:
  • Oct–Mar: above market every month (e.g., Dec +886% vs baseline; Jan +2,280%).
  • Apr–Aug: below market by 84–92% each month; Apr–Aug average is ~9.1x lower than the global benchmark.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Seasonal patterns: As commonly seen in Facebook Ads benchmarks, costs typically rise in Q4 around holiday periods and spill into early Q1. Singapore Finance reflects this strongly (Dec–Jan spike), while the global baseline shows only modest Q4/Q1 lift.
  • Volatility: Singapore Finance exhibits an average absolute month-to-month change of ~85%, vs ~9% for the baseline—indicating far greater swings locally than globally.

Bottom line

Overall, Finance in Singapore is skewed by a sharp Q4–Q1 surge but sits well below average from April onward. Against the global baseline, the market is above average during the peak season and materially below average thereafter, with pronounced volatility around the turn of the year. Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Finance and Singapore helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. For campaigns targeting Singapore, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Singapore Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year Day 1
Jan 30Chinese New Year Day 2
Mar 31Hari Raya Puasa
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
May 12Vesak Day
Jun 7Hari Raya Haji
Aug 9National Day
Oct 20Deepavali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late January (Chinese New Year), October–December (Deepavali, National Day promotions, Christmas), Mid-year retail events

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Chinese New Year and Deepavali for gifting, food, and apparel categories. Good Friday, Hari Raya, and Vesak Day long weekends could shift consumer behavior and spike media consumption. National Day promotions might elevate ad costs in entertainment and tourism. Singapore's small, affluent market means events can have noticeable retail impact.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.