2016 AUD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17354.2987 STD

YEARLY LOW

15385.1346 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

16465.6709 STD

2016 AUD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 17354.2987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 15385.1346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1969.1641 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15822.4674 to the December average rate of 17072.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17354.2987 was down 3.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 17992.7889, 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 86,771,493 STD

2015 Average 82,993,362 STD

Yearly Trough Low 76,925,673 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,845,820.38 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17200.5600

15658.1784

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to STD 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 16105.4570, compared to 16825.8848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 720.4277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16105.4570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16825.8848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1048.4374 STD (High: 16433.5720 / Low: 15385.1346). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 482.3987 STD (High: 16888.7576 / Low: 16406.3589).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1048.4374

July Spread (Stable) ±482.3987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 712.9684 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -712.9684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17072.0282) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16289.1770), the exchange rate shifted by +782.8512 (+4.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 17072.0282

2015 Avg (December) 16289.1770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16433.5720	15385.1346	15822.4674
February	16112.4903	15558.5355	15786.7102
March	16750.7035	16135.1036	16554.0173
April	16875.2782	16203.2717	16526.2411
May	16297.0894	15645.5073	15813.2727
June	16547.3431	15622.4266	16130.0335
July	16888.7576	16406.3589	16672.5883
August	16990.0478	16368.6058	16661.8207
September	16838.8769	16290.5667	16579.1066
October	17229.1153	16458.9633	16900.1452
November	17342.6207	16855.4758	17069.6196
December	17354.2987	16752.8446	17072.0282