YEARLY HIGH
54.0700 KGS
YEARLY LOW
47.8448 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.6518 KGS

2016 SGD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 54.0700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 47.8448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2251 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.0105 to the December average rate of 48.2080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.0700 was down 0.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 54.3001, 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 270,350 KGS
2015 Average 234,075 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 239,224 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,125.70 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.7738
47.7020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KGS 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 51.6790, compared to 49.6247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.6247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.7508 KGS (High: 52.1553 / Low: 50.4045). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7700 KGS (High: 51.2794 / Low: 50.5094).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.7508
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5922 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 53.2678) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.8308), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4370 (+18.82%).

2016 Avg (February) 53.2678
2015 Avg (February) 44.8308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.7082 52.6181 53.0105
February 54.0700 52.7253 53.2678
March 53.1900 52.0381 52.6849
April 52.1553 50.4045 51.0927
May 51.0362 49.2953 49.8843
June 50.7210 49.5095 50.1338
July 50.6675 49.3372 49.8749
August 51.2794 50.5094 50.8914
September 51.2327 49.8366 50.5568
October 49.8166 48.8520 49.3604
November 49.6839 48.2283 48.8565
December 48.8065 47.8448 48.2080