YEARLY HIGH
1.4945 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3823 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4492 BBD

2016 SGD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 1.4945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.3823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1122 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3970 to the December average rate of 1.3941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4945 was down 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5149, 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 7,473 BBD
2015 Average 7,278 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,911 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 561.24 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4926
1.3851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BBD 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 1.4494, compared to 1.4490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0560 BBD (High: 1.4827 / Low: 1.4267). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 BBD (High: 1.4914 / Low: 1.4709).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.4773) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4863), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-0.61%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.4773
2015 Avg (June) 1.4863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4153 1.3865 1.3970
February 1.4389 1.4005 1.4237
March 1.4827 1.4267 1.4580
April 1.4914 1.4709 1.4809
May 1.4908 1.4477 1.4597
June 1.4945 1.4516 1.4773
July 1.4912 1.4705 1.4819
August 1.4924 1.4672 1.4836
September 1.4835 1.4623 1.4711
October 1.4672 1.4348 1.4461
November 1.4456 1.3963 1.4171
December 1.4114 1.3823 1.3941