YEARLY HIGH
1.0753 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.9870 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0266 SGD

2016 AUD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1.0753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.9870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0883 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0050 to the December average rate of 1.0536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0753 was down 1.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,377 SGD
2015 Average 5,165 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,935 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.70 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0675
0.9951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.0126, compared to 1.0406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0468 SGD (High: 1.0338 / Low: 0.9870). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 SGD (High: 1.0267 / Low: 1.0051).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.0615) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0505 (+5.00%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.0615
2015 Avg (November) 1.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0338 0.9870 1.0050
February 1.0143 0.9889 1.0017
March 1.0400 1.0060 1.0304
April 1.0493 1.0155 1.0346
May 1.0286 0.9908 1.0011
June 1.0190 0.9944 1.0028
July 1.0267 1.0051 1.0169
August 1.0353 1.0103 1.0274
September 1.0457 1.0191 1.0311
October 1.0708 1.0403 1.0533
November 1.0753 1.0449 1.0615
December 1.0683 1.0378 1.0536