YEARLY HIGH
48.9406 STD
YEARLY LOW
43.8885 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0923 STD

2016 AMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 48.9406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 43.8885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0521 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.4282 to the December average rate of 48.2346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 48.9406 was up 0.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.7135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,703 STD
2015 Average 231,043 STD
Yearly Trough Low 219,442 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,260.43 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.5761
44.4771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to STD 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 45.3634, compared to 46.8212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.3634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.8212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.7884 STD (High: 46.6769 / Low: 43.8885). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5240 STD (High: 46.3432 / Low: 45.8191).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7884
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5240

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5929 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 48.2346) against the same month in 2015 (average: 46.5346), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7000 (+3.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 48.2346
2015 Avg (December) 46.5346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.9419 46.0202 46.4282
February 45.9885 44.1510 44.8353
March 45.9137 44.5977 45.2725
April 45.3611 44.3997 44.8187
May 46.0601 44.3554 45.2284
June 46.6769 43.8885 45.5973
July 46.8181 46.1180 46.4352
August 46.4589 45.5290 45.9784
September 46.3432 45.8191 46.1078
October 47.4123 45.5986 46.7088
November 48.3762 46.1508 47.4623
December 48.9406 47.5492 48.2346