YEARLY HIGH
0.2366 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.2145 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2240 SGD

2016 SDG to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.2145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2340 to the December average rate of 0.2212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2366 was down 0.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,183 SGD
2015 Average 1,143 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,072 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.60 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2356
0.2168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2264, compared to 0.2217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0124 SGD (High: 0.2285 / Low: 0.2161). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SGD (High: 0.2231 / Low: 0.2199).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2340) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+2.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2340
2015 Avg (January) 0.2282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2366 0.2291 0.2340
February 0.2338 0.2280 0.2303
March 0.2295 0.2211 0.2251
April 0.2231 0.2199 0.2214
May 0.2271 0.2203 0.2250
June 0.2265 0.2198 0.2225
July 0.2237 0.2203 0.2219
August 0.2242 0.2205 0.2218
September 0.2251 0.2216 0.2233
October 0.2285 0.2161 0.2235
November 0.2208 0.2145 0.2184
December 0.2235 0.2176 0.2212