YEARLY HIGH
6084.0737 LAK
YEARLY LOW
5544.4831 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5882.8980 LAK

2016 SGD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 6084.0737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 5544.4831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 539.5905 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5689.2485 to the December average rate of 5679.4582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6084.0737 was down 0.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 6131.9801, 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 30,420,368 LAK
2015 Average 29,593,723 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 27,722,416 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,697,952.67 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6037.1937
5646.9368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LAK 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 5885.3660, compared to 5880.4299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5885.3660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5880.4299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 221.8617 LAK (High: 6031.6610 / Low: 5809.7993). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 96.2002 LAK (High: 6032.9102 / Low: 5936.7099).

March Spread (Volatile) ±221.8617
July Spread (Stable) ±96.2002

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 103.0405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -103.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 5924.2105) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6066.4122), the exchange rate shifted by -142.2018 (-2.34%).

2016 Avg (May) 5924.2105
2015 Avg (May) 6066.4122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5775.2743 5624.8613 5689.2485
February 5849.0076 5708.0246 5782.8041
March 6031.6610 5809.7993 5925.1235
April 6056.2589 5951.3227 6004.6723
May 6084.0737 5871.3429 5924.2105
June 6066.1920 5890.2713 5986.1372
July 6032.9102 5936.7099 5992.4795
August 6030.1802 5933.5023 6002.0518
September 6009.6216 5912.3564 5954.6678
October 5950.7366 5828.2114 5871.4234
November 5882.7414 5705.7875 5782.4987
December 5763.1463 5544.4831 5679.4582