YEARLY HIGH
70.6824 LRD
YEARLY LOW
58.7738 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.7198 LRD

2016 SGD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 70.6824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 58.7738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9085 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.7707 to the December average rate of 64.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 70.6824 was up 2.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 69.0020, 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 353,412 LRD
2015 Average 312,626 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 293,869 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,542.69 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

68.9303
58.9380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LRD 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 63.2809, compared to 66.1587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.1587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 4.9710 LRD (High: 67.4919 / Low: 62.5209). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1099 LRD (High: 67.4680 / Low: 66.3580).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.9710
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6280 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 68.0976) against the same month in 2015 (average: 62.1184), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9792 (+9.63%).

2016 Avg (August) 68.0976
2015 Avg (August) 62.1184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.7460 58.7738 59.7707
February 60.4497 59.0511 60.1660
March 62.7669 60.3970 61.7196
April 67.4919 62.5209 65.1374
May 67.4637 65.5025 66.0526
June 67.6346 65.6902 66.8395
July 67.4680 66.3580 66.9146
August 70.6824 66.9424 68.0976
September 68.2404 66.7186 67.2907
October 67.1575 64.7552 66.1365
November 65.9571 63.3569 64.5086
December 64.7303 62.9064 64.0041