YEARLY HIGH
0.0376 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0351 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0362 XDR

2016 MDL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0356 to the December average rate of 0.0369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0376 was down 15.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188 XDR
2015 Average 191 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 176 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.48 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0370
0.0355
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MDL 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 0.0359, compared to 0.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0351). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0361).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0369) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0369
2015 Avg (December) 0.0366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0366 0.0351 0.0356
February 0.0362 0.0353 0.0357
March 0.0366 0.0359 0.0362
April 0.0364 0.0357 0.0361
May 0.0361 0.0355 0.0358
June 0.0365 0.0356 0.0359
July 0.0366 0.0361 0.0364
August 0.0365 0.0360 0.0363
September 0.0364 0.0361 0.0362
October 0.0368 0.0363 0.0365
November 0.0368 0.0362 0.0365
December 0.0376 0.0364 0.0369