YEARLY HIGH
10.8692 SCR
YEARLY LOW
8.8054 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8704 SCR

2016 AUD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 10.8692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 8.8054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0638 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1844 to the December average rate of 9.8202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.8692 was down 6.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.6503, 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 54,346 SCR
2015 Average 50,110 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 44,027 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,318.86 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.4079
9.0731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to SCR 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 9.7414, compared to 9.9995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.0280 SCR (High: 10.2005 / Low: 9.1725). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3950 SCR (High: 10.2904 / Low: 9.8954).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0280
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3950

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 0.5592 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 10.2967) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.4929), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1963 (-1.87%).

2016 Avg (April) 10.2967
2015 Avg (April) 10.4929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6894 8.8054 9.1844
February 10.2005 9.1725 9.5504
March 10.4030 9.6236 9.9827
April 10.8692 9.8567 10.2967
May 10.3635 9.3680 9.7375
June 10.0701 9.3378 9.6970
July 10.1860 9.6852 9.9152
August 10.3655 9.8688 10.0875
September 10.2904 9.8954 10.0502
October 10.2599 9.8565 10.0881
November 10.3763 9.7519 10.0357
December 10.0441 9.4653 9.8202