YEARLY HIGH
0.8106 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.7761 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7962 XDR

2016 EUR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.8106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.7761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7863 to the December average rate of 0.7823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8106 was down 2.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8332, 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 4,053 XDR
2015 Average 3,966 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,880 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.37 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8072
0.7800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 0.7975, compared to 0.7949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0255 XDR (High: 0.8046 / Low: 0.7791). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 XDR (High: 0.8055 / Low: 0.7971).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.8014) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+0.89%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.8014
2015 Avg (August) 0.7944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7909 0.7795 0.7863
February 0.8055 0.7875 0.7964
March 0.8079 0.7866 0.7981
April 0.8097 0.7993 0.8050
May 0.8096 0.7917 0.8007
June 0.8068 0.7916 0.7988
July 0.8021 0.7917 0.7956
August 0.8106 0.7934 0.8014
September 0.8055 0.7971 0.8012
October 0.8082 0.7917 0.7992
November 0.8046 0.7791 0.7895
December 0.7926 0.7761 0.7823