YEARLY HIGH
881.8684 KRW
YEARLY LOW
804.7263 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
840.7066 KRW

2016 SGD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 881.8684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 804.7263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.1421 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 838.8647 to the December average rate of 824.3467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 881.8684 was up 3.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 853.4292, 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 4,409,342 KRW
2015 Average 4,115,730 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,023,631 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385,710.56 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

872.3470
809.0281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to KRW 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 856.5058, compared to 824.9075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.5982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 856.5058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 824.9075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 36.4935 KRW (High: 881.8684 / Low: 845.3748). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9768 KRW (High: 830.1551 / Low: 818.1783).

February Spread (Volatile) ±36.4935
November Spread (Stable) ±11.9768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 20.9396 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 867.0704) against the same month in 2015 (average: 812.3341), the exchange rate shifted by +54.7363 (+6.74%).

2016 Avg (February) 867.0704
2015 Avg (February) 812.3341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 845.9372 829.0999 838.8647
February 881.8684 845.3748 867.0704
March 880.3076 849.2953 862.9924
April 857.2536 842.1363 849.5378
May 864.3245 847.4766 857.3357
June 869.0297 855.0129 863.2335
July 859.6252 830.6812 845.3499
August 830.5038 817.0165 824.4104
September 826.9016 804.7263 816.3511
October 823.1412 807.0151 814.3047
November 830.1551 818.1783 824.6823
December 835.1832 815.9803 824.3467