2016 AUD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AUD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AUD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 72.7356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 58.0090.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7266 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.0771 to the December average rate of 67.4356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 72.7356 was down 3.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.2983, 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 LRD 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 64.0854, compared to 68.8269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7416 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 7.1087 LRD (High: 70.6616 / Low: 63.5529). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3908 LRD (High: 68.7881 / Low: 67.3973).
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 1.2757 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 69.9622) against the same month in 2015 (average: 63.3617), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6005 (+10.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.3544 | 58.0090 | 60.0771 |
| February | 61.2139 | 59.3003 | 60.2685 |
| March | 64.9069 | 60.7589 | 63.5997 |
| April | 70.6616 | 63.5529 | 67.4060 |
| May | 69.3913 | 65.0006 | 66.1302 |
| June | 68.8492 | 65.3740 | 67.0306 |
| July | 68.7881 | 67.3973 | 68.0427 |
| August | 72.7356 | 67.9325 | 69.9622 |
| September | 70.5819 | 68.3173 | 69.3875 |
| October | 70.8747 | 68.4815 | 69.6555 |
| November | 70.4035 | 66.7941 | 68.4782 |
| December | 68.5890 | 65.5461 | 67.4356 |