YEARLY HIGH
0.1136 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0920 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1014 AUD

2016 SCR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1090 to the December average rate of 0.1019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1136 was up 0.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 568 AUD
2015 Average 501 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 460 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.82 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1102
0.0960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1028, compared to 0.1000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0110 AUD (High: 0.1090 / Low: 0.0980). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 AUD (High: 0.1011 / Low: 0.0972).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1090) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+22.24%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1090
2015 Avg (January) 0.0892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1136 0.1032 0.1090
February 0.1090 0.0980 0.1048
March 0.1039 0.0961 0.1002
April 0.1015 0.0920 0.0972
May 0.1067 0.0965 0.1028
June 0.1071 0.0993 0.1031
July 0.1033 0.0982 0.1009
August 0.1013 0.0965 0.0991
September 0.1011 0.0972 0.0995
October 0.1015 0.0975 0.0991
November 0.1025 0.0964 0.0997
December 0.1056 0.0996 0.1019