YEARLY HIGH
50.4427 BTN
YEARLY LOW
46.2639 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6690 BTN

2016 SGD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 50.4427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 46.2639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1788 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.9818 to the December average rate of 47.2443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 50.4427 was up 4.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.2764, 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 252,213 BTN
2015 Average 233,262 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 231,319 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,893.90 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

50.0752
46.7005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BTN 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 48.6851, compared to 48.6529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.6529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.5582 BTN (High: 50.4427 / Low: 48.8845). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6379 BTN (High: 49.4592 / Low: 48.8213).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5582
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6379

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8755 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 49.6929) against the same month in 2015 (average: 47.4046), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2884 (+4.83%).

2016 Avg (June) 49.6929
2015 Avg (June) 47.4046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.7333 46.2639 46.9818
February 49.0453 47.5666 48.5800
March 49.3151 48.4109 48.8003
April 49.6289 48.9584 49.2178
May 49.5163 48.5705 48.8380
June 50.4427 48.8845 49.6929
July 50.1110 49.4109 49.7940
August 49.9015 49.2169 49.6479
September 49.4592 48.8213 49.1149
October 48.9350 47.9462 48.2394
November 48.2289 47.2693 47.8768
December 48.0569 46.8199 47.2443