2016 SGD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.2688 JPY

YEARLY LOW

73.8272 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

78.7399 JPY

2016 SGD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 85.2688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 73.8272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4416 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.7556 to the December average rate of 80.7791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 85.2688 was down 7.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 92.5025, 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 426,344 JPY

2015 Average 440,478 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 369,136 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,208.07 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

83.5350

74.1816

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to JPY 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 80.8623, compared to 76.6174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.8623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.6174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 5.3219 JPY (High: 85.0723 / Low: 79.7504). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2748 JPY (High: 75.5893 / Low: 74.3146).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.3219

October Spread (Stable) ±1.2748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.7807 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 82.7556) against the same month in 2015 (average: 88.5691), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8135 (-6.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 82.7556

2015 Avg (January) 88.5691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	85.2688	81.0272	82.7556
February	85.0723	79.7504	81.5739
March	83.4097	81.1144	82.3719
April	82.8118	79.2865	81.1843
May	80.3770	78.6994	79.4509
June	79.7213	74.9878	77.8371
July	78.9188	74.6204	76.9291
August	76.2200	74.2009	75.1483
September	76.4453	73.8272	75.0358
October	75.5893	74.3146	74.9611
November	79.6710	74.4693	76.8513
December	81.7294	79.6450	80.7791