YEARLY HIGH
877.5021 CDF
YEARLY LOW
634.0447 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
719.9084 CDF

2016 AUD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 877.5021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 634.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 243.4574 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 650.6406 to the December average rate of 854.3066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 877.5021 was up 15.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 761.5363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,387,510 CDF
2015 Average 3,483,429 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,170,223 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,217,286.87 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

874.6732
630.2740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to CDF 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 682.3006, compared to 757.5163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.2157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 682.3006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 757.5163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 178.9078 CDF (High: 855.3346 / Low: 676.4268). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.3056 CDF (High: 672.2771 / Low: 652.9715).

November Spread (Volatile) ±178.9078
February Spread (Stable) ±19.3056

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 32.9586 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.9586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 854.3066) against the same month in 2015 (average: 671.6408), the exchange rate shifted by +182.6658 (+27.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 854.3066
2015 Avg (December) 671.6408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 674.4647 634.0447 650.6406
February 672.2771 652.9715 661.9192
March 710.3909 662.4291 696.3202
April 724.9715 697.4499 710.9522
May 712.2442 665.7106 677.9935
June 730.4843 669.2312 695.9779
July 742.4491 703.3565 717.0551
August 756.5437 734.2730 744.3787
September 751.3900 727.9716 740.4882
October 751.5253 728.6163 739.6935
November 855.3346 676.4268 749.1757
December 877.5021 840.0969 854.3066