YEARLY HIGH
0.1658 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1529 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1579 SGD

2016 SVC to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1637 to the December average rate of 0.1642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1658 was up 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 829 SGD
2015 Average 786 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 764 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.37 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1652
0.1531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC to SGD 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 0.1579, compared to 0.1580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 SGD (High: 0.1601 / Low: 0.1543). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SGD (High: 0.1554 / Low: 0.1533).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1642) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.75%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1642
2015 Avg (December) 0.1614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1654 0.1611 0.1637
February 0.1632 0.1590 0.1607
March 0.1601 0.1543 0.1570
April 0.1556 0.1534 0.1545
May 0.1581 0.1535 0.1567
June 0.1576 0.1529 0.1549
July 0.1554 0.1533 0.1543
August 0.1559 0.1533 0.1542
September 0.1564 0.1541 0.1555
October 0.1597 0.1559 0.1582
November 0.1639 0.1583 0.1614
December 0.1658 0.1621 0.1642