YEARLY HIGH
0.7333 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6892 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7135 CHF

2016 SGD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 0.7333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.6892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7032 to the December average rate of 0.7100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7333 was down 4.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7678, 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 3,666 CHF
2015 Average 3,502 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,446 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.31 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7293
0.7008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CHF 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 0.7114, compared to 0.7156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0293 CHF (High: 0.7186 / Low: 0.6892). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 CHF (High: 0.7164 / Low: 0.7098).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.7270) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+3.77%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.7270
2015 Avg (July) 0.7006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7186 0.6892 0.7032
February 0.7173 0.6989 0.7057
March 0.7222 0.7111 0.7154
April 0.7228 0.7065 0.7139
May 0.7209 0.7058 0.7144
June 0.7261 0.7087 0.7159
July 0.7333 0.7218 0.7270
August 0.7298 0.7126 0.7209
September 0.7219 0.7091 0.7168
October 0.7164 0.7098 0.7129
November 0.7113 0.6992 0.7058
December 0.7131 0.7034 0.7100