YEARLY HIGH
0.8089 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.7462 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7701 SGD

2016 AWG to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.8089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 0.7462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0627 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7984 to the December average rate of 0.7999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8089 was up 1.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,044 SGD
2015 Average 3,835 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,731 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.28 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8047
0.7470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.7699, compared to 0.7703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0295 SGD (High: 0.7817 / Low: 0.7522). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 SGD (High: 0.7584 / Low: 0.7479).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7999) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+1.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7999
2015 Avg (December) 0.7852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8043 0.7880 0.7984
February 0.7963 0.7751 0.7834
March 0.7817 0.7522 0.7650
April 0.7596 0.7478 0.7532
May 0.7718 0.7481 0.7645
June 0.7683 0.7462 0.7551
July 0.7584 0.7479 0.7527
August 0.7601 0.7473 0.7518
September 0.7641 0.7532 0.7589
October 0.7772 0.7604 0.7712
November 0.7987 0.7715 0.7871
December 0.8089 0.7902 0.7999