YEARLY HIGH
0.7473 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6894 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7245 BMD

2016 SGD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 0.7473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.6894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6985 to the December average rate of 0.6961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7473 was down 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7574, 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 3,736 BMD
2015 Average 3,639 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,447 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.42 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7464
0.6915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD to BMD 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 0.7247, compared to 0.7243 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) 0.7247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0280 BMD (High: 0.7413 / Low: 0.7133). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 BMD (High: 0.7457 / Low: 0.7354).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.7386) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-0.61%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.7386
2015 Avg (June) 0.7432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7076 0.6933 0.6985
February 0.7195 0.7002 0.7118
March 0.7413 0.7133 0.7290
April 0.7457 0.7354 0.7404
May 0.7454 0.7238 0.7299
June 0.7473 0.7258 0.7386
July 0.7456 0.7353 0.7410
August 0.7462 0.7336 0.7418
September 0.7417 0.7312 0.7355
October 0.7336 0.7174 0.7230
November 0.7228 0.6981 0.7086
December 0.7057 0.6894 0.6961