YEARLY HIGH
0.0317 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0291 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0300 SGD

2016 DOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 0.0291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0317 was up 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159 SGD
2015 Average 153 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 146 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.94 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0316
0.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 SGD (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0296 / Low: 0.0292).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0314) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+4.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0314
2015 Avg (January) 0.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0317 0.0310 0.0314
February 0.0313 0.0304 0.0308
March 0.0307 0.0295 0.0300
April 0.0296 0.0293 0.0295
May 0.0301 0.0294 0.0299
June 0.0300 0.0291 0.0295
July 0.0296 0.0292 0.0294
August 0.0296 0.0292 0.0293
September 0.0297 0.0292 0.0295
October 0.0302 0.0295 0.0300
November 0.0308 0.0299 0.0305
December 0.0312 0.0304 0.0309