YEARLY HIGH
0.0369 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0301 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0321 AUD

2016 GMD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.0301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0361 to the December average rate of 0.0319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0369 was up 0.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 185 AUD
2015 Average 162 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 150 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.38 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0366
0.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0331, compared to 0.0311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0050 AUD (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0305). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AUD (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0307).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0361) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+24.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0361
2015 Avg (January) 0.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0369 0.0347 0.0361
February 0.0360 0.0350 0.0355
March 0.0355 0.0305 0.0328
April 0.0312 0.0301 0.0306
May 0.0327 0.0305 0.0320
June 0.0325 0.0307 0.0316
July 0.0314 0.0307 0.0311
August 0.0312 0.0303 0.0308
September 0.0314 0.0305 0.0309
October 0.0311 0.0303 0.0308
November 0.0320 0.0303 0.0311
December 0.0326 0.0310 0.0319