YEARLY HIGH
1.5955 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.4149 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4893 AUD

2016 EUR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1.5955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.4149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1806 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5483 to the December average rate of 1.4365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5955 was down 1.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,978 AUD
2015 Average 7,390 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 7,074 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 903.22 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5701
1.4219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to AUD 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 1.5223, compared to 1.4562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1046 AUD (High: 1.5929 / Low: 1.4883). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 AUD (High: 1.4524 / Low: 1.4177).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1046
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0744 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.5578) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1018 (+6.99%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.5578
2015 Avg (February) 1.4559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5929 1.4883 1.5483
February 1.5955 1.5237 1.5578
March 1.5141 1.4711 1.4833
April 1.5151 1.4496 1.4805
May 1.5575 1.5035 1.5458
June 1.5449 1.4862 1.5183
July 1.4914 1.4516 1.4691
August 1.4856 1.4476 1.4701
September 1.5040 1.4590 1.4781
October 1.4763 1.4208 1.4491
November 1.4524 1.4177 1.4342
December 1.4612 1.4149 1.4365