YEARLY HIGH
332.1287 KMF
YEARLY LOW
308.1333 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
321.2885 KMF

2016 SGD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 332.1287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 308.1333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9954 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 315.4656 to the December average rate of 325.0614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 332.1287 was down 2.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 341.6820, 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 1,660,643 KMF
2015 Average 1,613,935 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,540,666 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,977.04 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

330.4996
314.0989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KMF 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 318.6125, compared to 323.9644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 318.6125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.9644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 12.1616 KMF (High: 320.2948 / Low: 308.1333). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5989 KMF (High: 323.8923 / Low: 319.2934).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.1616
April Spread (Stable) ±4.5989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.9069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 329.1329) against the same month in 2015 (average: 317.7438), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3890 (+3.58%).

2016 Avg (August) 329.1329
2015 Avg (August) 317.7438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 320.2948 308.1333 315.4656
February 321.0131 311.9422 315.6163
March 326.3076 318.9608 322.5139
April 323.8923 319.2934 321.3848
May 321.0311 314.0237 316.4135
June 325.8877 316.2159 320.2810
July 330.0992 319.1567 324.2545
August 332.1287 325.3523 329.1329
September 326.0194 321.2705 323.2259
October 323.3857 317.5560 320.4066
November 326.1764 317.3311 321.7050
December 328.4392 321.1960 325.0614