2016 SGD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1252.6304 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1075.3260 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1171.2893 BIF

2016 SGD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 1252.6304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1075.3260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.3044 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1090.7731 to the December average rate of 1166.3167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1252.6304 was up 3.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 1207.0823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,263,152 BIF

2015 Average 5,700,651 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,376,630 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 886,522.10 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1247.1794

1076.5543

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SGD to BIF 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 1135.6134, compared to 1206.9652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 71.3518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1135.6134

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1206.9652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 126.6963 BIF (High: 1252.6304 / Low: 1125.9341). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7556 BIF (High: 1235.9180 / Low: 1217.1623).

June Spread (Volatile) ±126.6963

September Spread (Stable) ±18.7556

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 20.3787 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.3787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1185.9240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1163.4127), the exchange rate shifted by +22.5113 (+1.93%).

2016 Avg (June) 1185.9240

2015 Avg (June) 1163.4127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1105.6662	1075.3260	1090.7731
February	1117.2270	1097.8628	1110.4151
March	1159.4064	1120.8721	1138.0239
April	1162.5640	1142.3677	1150.4990
May	1156.7180	1124.4863	1138.0451
June	1252.6304	1125.9341	1185.9240
July	1239.0279	1217.7860	1228.2783
August	1242.1242	1221.7302	1232.9606
September	1235.9180	1217.1623	1224.1811
October	1222.0472	1194.9831	1205.2165
November	1211.1510	1167.2128	1184.8378
December	1184.5483	1152.2830	1166.3167