YEARLY HIGH
1.0658 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.8826 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9747 XDR

2016 FKP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.8826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1832 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0423 to the December average rate of 0.9265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0658 was down 5.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,329 XDR
2015 Average 5,461 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,413 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 916.12 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0571
0.8796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1.0238, compared to 0.9256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1002 XDR (High: 1.0503 / Low: 0.9501). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 XDR (High: 1.0303 / Low: 1.0101).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0423) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0654), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0230 (-2.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0423
2015 Avg (January) 1.0654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0658 1.0253 1.0423
February 1.0501 1.0005 1.0261
March 1.0303 1.0101 1.0217
April 1.0351 0.9975 1.0153
May 1.0466 1.0183 1.0287
June 1.0503 0.9501 1.0089
July 0.9591 0.9259 0.9454
August 0.9537 0.9236 0.9364
September 0.9603 0.9266 0.9397
October 0.9297 0.8826 0.8944
November 0.9242 0.8885 0.9113
December 0.9395 0.9137 0.9265