YEARLY HIGH
0.4169 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3916 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4012 XDR

2016 AWG to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.4169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.3916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4035 to the December average rate of 0.4135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4169 was up 2.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,084 XDR
2015 Average 1,994 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,958 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.53 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4152
0.3938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to XDR 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 0.3984, compared to 0.4040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0100 XDR (High: 0.4125 / Low: 0.4025). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 XDR (High: 0.4046 / Low: 0.4024).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4135) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+2.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4135
2015 Avg (December) 0.4022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4046 0.4024 0.4035
February 0.4043 0.3961 0.3999
March 0.4037 0.3959 0.3994
April 0.3979 0.3930 0.3959
May 0.3978 0.3916 0.3956
June 0.4007 0.3921 0.3962
July 0.4029 0.3990 0.4009
August 0.4008 0.3970 0.3989
September 0.4002 0.3976 0.3990
October 0.4065 0.3991 0.4038
November 0.4125 0.4025 0.4082
December 0.4169 0.4097 0.4135