YEARLY HIGH
1.4899 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.2169 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3566 MDL

2016 NAD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.4899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.2169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2729 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2495 to the December average rate of 1.4509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4899 was down 8.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,449 MDL
2015 Average 7,368 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,085 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,364.73 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4710
1.2293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to MDL 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 1.2930, compared to 1.4202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1314 MDL (High: 1.3891 / Low: 1.2576). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0660 MDL (High: 1.2830 / Low: 1.2169).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1314
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0660

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 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4509) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1394 (+10.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4509
2015 Avg (December) 1.3115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2830 1.2169 1.2495
February 1.3152 1.2452 1.2711
March 1.3195 1.2474 1.2864
April 1.3871 1.2868 1.3446
May 1.3891 1.2576 1.2948
June 1.3679 1.2701 1.3116
July 1.4128 1.3377 1.3737
August 1.4759 1.3512 1.4336
September 1.4547 1.3509 1.4033
October 1.4746 1.3830 1.4254
November 1.4874 1.3906 1.4343
December 1.4899 1.4203 1.4509