2016 SGD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1347 MYR

YEARLY LOW

2.8596 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9994 MYR

2016 SGD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 3.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 2.8596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2751 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0257 to the December average rate of 3.1038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.1347 was up 0.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1182, 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 15,674 MYR

2015 Average 14,185 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 14,298 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,375.65 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.1254

2.8660

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to MYR 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 2.9683, compared to 3.0305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1627 MYR (High: 3.0726 / Low: 2.9099). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 MYR (High: 3.0402 / Low: 2.9985).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1627

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0736 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.1038) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0633 (+2.08%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.1038

2015 Avg (December) 3.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0726	2.9099	3.0257
February	3.0052	2.9229	2.9742
March	3.0063	2.8859	2.9612
April	2.9123	2.8596	2.8876
May	2.9882	2.9121	2.9498
June	3.0380	2.9707	3.0111
July	3.0117	2.9331	2.9758
August	3.0180	2.9658	2.9864
September	3.0402	2.9985	3.0222
October	3.0408	2.9917	3.0179
November	3.1321	3.0150	3.0772
December	3.1347	3.0889	3.1038