2016 AMD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |