YEARLY HIGH
1.0339 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.9508 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0003 LYD

2016 SGD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.9508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0831 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9678 to the December average rate of 0.9970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0339 was down 0.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0401, 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 5,169 LYD
2015 Average 4,944 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,754 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 415.64 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0317
0.9620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to LYD 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 0.9892, compared to 1.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0591 LYD (High: 1.0098 / Low: 0.9508). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 LYD (High: 1.0054 / Low: 0.9920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0591
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.0239) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0436 (+4.45%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.0239
2015 Avg (August) 0.9803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9798 0.9530 0.9678
February 0.9934 0.9696 0.9790
March 1.0154 0.9803 1.0034
April 1.0122 0.9906 0.9995
May 1.0098 0.9508 0.9796
June 1.0226 0.9677 1.0058
July 1.0334 1.0138 1.0259
August 1.0339 1.0125 1.0239
September 1.0264 1.0054 1.0150
October 1.0120 0.9983 1.0069
November 1.0125 0.9904 1.0002
December 1.0054 0.9920 0.9970