2016 ALL to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ALL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ALL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 183.0895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 169.0201.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0694 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.3385 to the December average rate of 181.4945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 183.0895 was up 1.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 179.5818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ALL to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 177.1580, compared to 179.6466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4886 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 10.1419 STD (High: 179.1620 / Low: 169.0201). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2573 STD (High: 179.1984 / Low: 177.9411).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0570 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 181.4945) against the same month in 2015 (average: 177.9182), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5763 (+2.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 178.5772 | 175.6257 | 177.3385 |
| February | 178.9999 | 176.7072 | 177.5475 |
| March | 178.4116 | 176.5901 | 177.4508 |
| April | 177.9172 | 175.6205 | 176.3939 |
| May | 177.5525 | 175.5609 | 176.9017 |
| June | 179.1620 | 169.0201 | 177.3154 |
| July | 180.4320 | 178.5939 | 179.3792 |
| August | 181.1047 | 177.1888 | 179.2831 |
| September | 179.1984 | 177.9411 | 178.5676 |
| October | 180.2604 | 176.4000 | 179.0594 |
| November | 181.2792 | 179.0472 | 180.0956 |
| December | 183.0895 | 180.3014 | 181.4945 |