YEARLY HIGH
0.1094 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0887 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0937 SGD

2016 ARS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1056 to the December average rate of 0.0907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1094 was down 30.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 547 SGD
2015 Average 746 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 444 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.19 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1072
0.0885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to SGD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0966, compared to 0.0909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0122 SGD (High: 0.1013 / Low: 0.0891). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SGD (High: 0.0918 / Low: 0.0898).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1056) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0499 (-32.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1056
2015 Avg (January) 0.1555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1094 0.1022 0.1056
February 0.1013 0.0891 0.0951
March 0.0947 0.0890 0.0921
April 0.0969 0.0913 0.0939
May 0.0992 0.0942 0.0970
June 0.0989 0.0891 0.0958
July 0.0924 0.0894 0.0906
August 0.0918 0.0898 0.0909
September 0.0912 0.0887 0.0901
October 0.0920 0.0889 0.0911
November 0.0939 0.0908 0.0920
December 0.0935 0.0887 0.0907