YEARLY HIGH
2.4419 LTL
YEARLY LOW
2.1282 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2953 LTL

2016 AUD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2.4419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.1282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3137 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1836 to the December average rate of 2.4032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4419 was up 0.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4398, 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 12,209 LTL
2015 Average 11,362 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 10,641 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,568.66 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4252
2.1616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to LTL 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 2.2427, compared to 2.3480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1433 LTL (High: 2.2715 / Low: 2.1282). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0567 LTL (High: 2.3520 / Low: 2.2953).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1433
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4032) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1514 (+6.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4032
2015 Avg (December) 2.2518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2715 2.1282 2.1836
February 2.2353 2.1535 2.1876
March 2.3417 2.2321 2.3017
April 2.3617 2.2672 2.3168
May 2.3064 2.1869 2.2126
June 2.3030 2.1995 2.2538
July 2.3520 2.2953 2.3239
August 2.3716 2.2871 2.3276
September 2.3369 2.2671 2.3069
October 2.3910 2.3045 2.3438
November 2.4382 2.3279 2.3825
December 2.4419 2.3619 2.4032