YEARLY HIGH
4.9725 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.5622 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8112 CNY

2016 SGD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 4.9725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.5622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4103 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5854 to the December average rate of 4.8203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9725 was up 6.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6851, 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 24,862 CNY
2015 Average 22,819 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 22,811 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,051.44 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9826
4.5493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to CNY 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 4.7359, compared to 4.8866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1569 CNY (High: 4.9318 / Low: 4.7749). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 CNY (High: 4.9497 / Low: 4.9006).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1569
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

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 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 4.9465) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.5488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3977 (+8.74%).

2016 Avg (July) 4.9465
2015 Avg (July) 4.5488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6182 4.5622 4.5854
February 4.7294 4.6080 4.6613
March 4.7907 4.6729 4.7410
April 4.8190 4.7633 4.7966
May 4.8264 4.7387 4.7655
June 4.9318 4.7749 4.8654
July 4.9725 4.9105 4.9465
August 4.9497 4.9006 4.9328
September 4.9477 4.8785 4.9084
October 4.8931 4.8372 4.8635
November 4.8887 4.8099 4.8479
December 4.8817 4.7922 4.8203