YEARLY HIGH
11.7086 LSL
YEARLY LOW
9.4051 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6510 LSL

2016 SGD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 11.7086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.4051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3035 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3702 to the December average rate of 9.6544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.7086 was up 4.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.2540, 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 58,543 LSL
2015 Average 46,418 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 47,025 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,517.57 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.5418
9.4828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LSL 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 11.1565, compared to 10.1455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.8783 LSL (High: 11.4326 / Low: 10.5543). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4508 LSL (High: 9.8558 / Low: 9.4051).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8783
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4508

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4742 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 11.3702) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.6527), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7175 (+31.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 11.3702
2015 Avg (January) 8.6527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7086 10.9028 11.3702
February 11.4868 10.8418 11.2455
March 11.4490 10.9928 11.1986
April 11.2641 10.5841 10.8195
May 11.4326 10.5543 11.1684
June 11.3578 10.7657 11.1370
July 10.9423 10.3708 10.6628
August 10.6687 9.9333 10.2130
September 10.6884 9.9458 10.3588
October 10.3464 9.7318 10.0801
November 10.1876 9.5930 9.9043
December 9.8558 9.4051 9.6544