YEARLY HIGH
2.1103 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.8509 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0089 XCD

2016 AUD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 2.1103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.8509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2594 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8962 to the December average rate of 1.9815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1103 was down 5.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2229, 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 10,551 XCD
2015 Average 10,159 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 9,255 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,296.79 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0880
1.8787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to XCD 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 1.9832, compared to 2.0347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1327 XCD (High: 2.0710 / Low: 1.9383). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0452 XCD (High: 2.0602 / Low: 2.0150).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1327
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0452

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 0.0954 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.0705) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0889), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0184 (-0.88%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.0705
2015 Avg (April) 2.0889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9708 1.8509 1.8962
February 1.9532 1.8993 1.9259
March 2.0710 1.9383 2.0291
April 2.1103 2.0291 2.0705
May 2.0723 1.9407 1.9751
June 2.0562 1.9528 2.0023
July 2.0602 2.0150 2.0357
August 2.0823 2.0288 2.0571
September 2.0767 2.0152 2.0472
October 2.0880 2.0380 2.0561
November 2.0909 1.9757 2.0307
December 2.0257 1.9381 1.9815