YEARLY HIGH
1.0902 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.9869 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0423 SGD

2016 CAD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.9869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1033 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0093 to the December average rate of 1.0760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0902 was down 4.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,451 SGD
2015 Average 5,380 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,935 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.45 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0827
1.0026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.0379, compared to 1.0467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0430 SGD (High: 1.0417 / Low: 0.9987). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 SGD (High: 1.0443 / Low: 1.0322).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0760) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+4.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0760
2015 Avg (December) 1.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0248 0.9869 1.0093
February 1.0417 0.9987 1.0189
March 1.0443 1.0322 1.0379
April 1.0715 1.0289 1.0527
May 1.0710 1.0495 1.0586
June 1.0648 1.0392 1.0501
July 1.0462 1.0263 1.0358
August 1.0473 1.0224 1.0371
September 1.0492 1.0293 1.0385
October 1.0586 1.0334 1.0440
November 1.0668 1.0322 1.0490
December 1.0902 1.0676 1.0760