2016 GBP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0978 SGD

YEARLY LOW

1.6863 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8714 SGD

2016 GBP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 1.6863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4115 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0623 to the December average rate of 1.7923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0978 was down 5.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,489 SGD

2015 Average 10,505 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 8,431 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,057.55 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0978

1.6726

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GBP 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 1.9787, compared to 1.7641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2081 SGD (High: 2.0011 / Low: 1.7930). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0371 SGD (High: 1.8098 / Low: 1.7727).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2081

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0623) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0360 (+1.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0623

2015 Avg (January) 2.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0978	2.0280	2.0623
February	2.0665	1.9517	2.0103
March	1.9777	1.9283	1.9567
April	1.9705	1.9012	1.9317
May	2.0269	1.9621	1.9879
June	2.0011	1.7930	1.9231
July	1.7982	1.7418	1.7751
August	1.7918	1.7312	1.7646
September	1.8103	1.7608	1.7873
October	1.7690	1.6863	1.7080
November	1.7922	1.7005	1.7574
December	1.8098	1.7727	1.7923