YEARLY HIGH
31.9942 GMD
YEARLY LOW
27.3745 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4284 GMD

2016 SGD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 31.9942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 27.3745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6197 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5911 to the December average rate of 29.8022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.9942 was down 1.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 32.6251, 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 159,971 GMD
2015 Average 150,031 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 136,872 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,098.40 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.0496
27.1857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to GMD 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 29.9360, compared to 30.9208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.9360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.9208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.7262 GMD (High: 31.6892 / Low: 27.9630). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3740 GMD (High: 31.7799 / Low: 31.4059).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7262
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3740

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 0.5913 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 31.5245) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.6499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1253 (-0.40%).

2016 Avg (June) 31.5245
2015 Avg (June) 31.6499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9721 27.3745 27.5911
February 28.3500 27.6488 28.0952
March 31.6892 27.9630 29.6131
April 31.7500 31.3709 31.5879
May 31.8887 30.8999 31.2040
June 31.9942 30.9705 31.5245
July 31.7799 31.4059 31.6283
August 31.9489 31.2415 31.6443
September 31.6696 31.0857 31.3408
October 31.2635 30.5881 30.8502
November 30.8992 29.7077 30.2589
December 30.4505 29.4367 29.8022