YEARLY HIGH
0.0209 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0185 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 SGD

2016 KGS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0189 to the December average rate of 0.0207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0209 was down 10.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 SGD
2015 Average 107 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 92 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.03 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0209
0.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 SGD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0195).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0207) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+11.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0207
2015 Avg (December) 0.0186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0190 0.0186 0.0189
February 0.0190 0.0185 0.0188
March 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190
April 0.0198 0.0192 0.0196
May 0.0203 0.0196 0.0200
June 0.0202 0.0197 0.0199
July 0.0203 0.0197 0.0201
August 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197
September 0.0201 0.0195 0.0198
October 0.0205 0.0201 0.0203
November 0.0207 0.0201 0.0205
December 0.0209 0.0205 0.0207