YEARLY HIGH
0.0185 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0164 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0172 XDR

2016 GMD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.0185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0183 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0185 was down 0.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0186, 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 92 XDR
2015 Average 87 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 82 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.31 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0185
0.0164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0173, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 XDR (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0166). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0167).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.21%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0177
2015 Avg (March) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0185 0.0182 0.0183
February 0.0184 0.0180 0.0182
March 0.0185 0.0166 0.0177
April 0.0167 0.0165 0.0166
May 0.0167 0.0164 0.0166
June 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
July 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
August 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
September 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
October 0.0171 0.0168 0.0170
November 0.0174 0.0169 0.0171
December 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173