YEARLY HIGH
0.7068 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6268 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6721 EUR

2016 AUD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.7068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.6268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0800 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6461 to the December average rate of 0.6962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7068 was down 3.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,534 EUR
2015 Average 3,389 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,134 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 400.10 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7028
0.6366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to EUR 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 0.6573, compared to 0.6869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0441 EUR (High: 0.6719 / Low: 0.6278). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 EUR (High: 0.7054 / Low: 0.6885).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0441
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6962) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+4.75%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6962
2015 Avg (December) 0.6647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6719 0.6278 0.6461
February 0.6563 0.6268 0.6421
March 0.6798 0.6605 0.6742
April 0.6898 0.6600 0.6756
May 0.6651 0.6420 0.6470
June 0.6729 0.6473 0.6587
July 0.6889 0.6705 0.6807
August 0.6908 0.6731 0.6803
September 0.6854 0.6649 0.6766
October 0.7038 0.6774 0.6902
November 0.7054 0.6885 0.6973
December 0.7068 0.6844 0.6962