2016 AUD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AUD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AUD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 877.5021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 634.0447.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 243.4574 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 650.6406 to the December average rate of 854.3066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 877.5021 was up 15.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 761.5363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AUD to CDF 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 682.3006, compared to 757.5163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.2157 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 178.9078 CDF (High: 855.3346 / Low: 676.4268). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.3056 CDF (High: 672.2771 / Low: 652.9715).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 32.9586 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 854.3066) against the same month in 2015 (average: 671.6408), the exchange rate shifted by +182.6658 (+27.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 674.4647 | 634.0447 | 650.6406 |
| February | 672.2771 | 652.9715 | 661.9192 |
| March | 710.3909 | 662.4291 | 696.3202 |
| April | 724.9715 | 697.4499 | 710.9522 |
| May | 712.2442 | 665.7106 | 677.9935 |
| June | 730.4843 | 669.2312 | 695.9779 |
| July | 742.4491 | 703.3565 | 717.0551 |
| August | 756.5437 | 734.2730 | 744.3787 |
| September | 751.3900 | 727.9716 | 740.4882 |
| October | 751.5253 | 728.6163 | 739.6935 |
| November | 855.3346 | 676.4268 | 749.1757 |
| December | 877.5021 | 840.0969 | 854.3066 |