YEARLY HIGH
11.6993 SZL
YEARLY LOW
9.4179 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6507 SZL

2016 SGD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 11.6993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.4179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2814 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3667 to the December average rate of 9.6613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.6993 was up 4.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.1970, 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 58,496 SZL
2015 Average 46,410 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 47,089 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,406.90 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.5372
9.4908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to SZL 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 11.1570, compared to 10.1443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.8809 SZL (High: 11.4348 / Low: 10.5539). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4296 SZL (High: 9.8475 / Low: 9.4179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8809
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4296

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4713 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 11.3667) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.6529), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7138 (+31.36%).

2016 Avg (January) 11.3667
2015 Avg (January) 8.6529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6993 10.9283 11.3667
February 11.4854 10.8373 11.2490
March 11.4996 10.9766 11.2012
April 11.2647 10.5747 10.8211
May 11.4348 10.5539 11.1675
June 11.3586 10.7723 11.1368
July 10.9355 10.4056 10.6694
August 10.6007 9.9433 10.1981
September 10.7400 9.9597 10.3560
October 10.3380 9.7486 10.0740
November 10.1934 9.6022 9.9069
December 9.8475 9.4179 9.6613