2016 SGD to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5351 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.5004 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5212 XDR

2016 SGD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.5351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0347 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5054 to the December average rate of 0.5169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5351 was down 1.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5428, 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 2,675 XDR

2015 Average 2,601 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,502 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.42 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5353

0.5027

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SGD to XDR 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 0.5176, compared to 0.5247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5176

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0135 XDR (High: 0.5308 / Low: 0.5172). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 XDR (High: 0.5256 / Low: 0.5214).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.5326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+1.18%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.5326

2015 Avg (July) 0.5264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5110	0.5004	0.5054
February	0.5147	0.5065	0.5105
March	0.5263	0.5164	0.5221
April	0.5288	0.5230	0.5256
May	0.5241	0.5149	0.5175
June	0.5308	0.5172	0.5247
July	0.5351	0.5301	0.5326
August	0.5344	0.5235	0.5307
September	0.5305	0.5223	0.5257
October	0.5256	0.5214	0.5236
November	0.5225	0.5154	0.5186
December	0.5200	0.5139	0.5169