YEARLY HIGH
138.6241 DJF
YEARLY LOW
121.7517 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.1542 DJF

2016 AUD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 138.6241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 121.7517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8725 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.7275 to the December average rate of 130.9004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 138.6241 was down 5.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 146.4096, 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 693,121 DJF
2015 Average 668,039 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 608,758 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,362.32 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

137.2562
123.5885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to DJF 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 130.4029, compared to 133.9055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.4029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.9055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 8.7362 DJF (High: 136.2885 / Low: 127.5524). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0394 DJF (High: 135.1862 / Low: 132.1468).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.7362
July Spread (Stable) ±3.0394

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 6.3417 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 136.1173) against the same month in 2015 (average: 137.2539), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1366 (-0.83%).

2016 Avg (April) 136.1173
2015 Avg (April) 137.2539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.6911 121.7517 124.7275
February 128.5160 124.9207 126.6768
March 136.2885 127.5524 133.4662
April 138.6241 133.3895 136.1173
May 136.1218 127.7250 129.7755
June 135.0527 128.4480 131.6541
July 135.1862 132.1468 133.6033
August 136.8049 133.1608 135.1780
September 136.4944 132.1154 134.5699
October 137.2072 134.1195 135.2870
November 137.5699 130.0948 133.8944
December 133.6213 127.7801 130.9004