YEARLY HIGH
1.0085 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.9906 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0002 SGD

2016 BND to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.9906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0002 to the December average rate of 1.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0085 was up 0.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,042 SGD
2015 Average 5,001 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,953 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.35 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0007
0.9992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.0002, compared to 1.0003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0115 SGD (High: 1.0022 / Low: 0.9906). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SGD (High: 1.0025 / Low: 0.9987).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.0005) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.02%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.0005
2015 Avg (November) 1.0003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0041 0.9961 1.0002
February 1.0029 0.9978 1.0004
March 1.0041 0.9978 1.0003
April 1.0043 0.9982 1.0004
May 1.0025 0.9987 1.0006
June 1.0022 0.9906 0.9993
July 1.0024 0.9952 0.9998
August 1.0029 0.9987 1.0004
September 1.0032 0.9976 1.0003
October 1.0032 0.9987 1.0004
November 1.0085 0.9979 1.0005
December 1.0026 0.9964 1.0002