YEARLY HIGH
1181.4191 STD
YEARLY LOW
1064.2369 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1113.5090 STD

2016 MDL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1181.4191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1064.2369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.1822 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1109.0401 to the December average rate of 1156.9189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1181.4191 was down 11.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 1327.8513, 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 5,907,096 STD
2015 Average 5,896,816 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,321,185 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 585,911.07 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1163.3050
1086.6720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to STD 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 1103.3440, compared to 1123.6741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.3301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1103.3440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1123.6741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 57.9247 STD (High: 1122.1617 / Low: 1064.2369). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6010 STD (High: 1114.2495 / Low: 1102.6484).

June Spread (Volatile) ±57.9247
September Spread (Stable) ±11.6010

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 16.8152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.8152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1156.9189) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1139.7618), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1572 (+1.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 1156.9189
2015 Avg (December) 1139.7618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1141.1250 1092.0092 1109.0401
February 1120.0050 1092.2592 1102.9705
March 1128.7107 1101.2322 1115.1314
April 1105.3627 1080.9973 1098.3162
May 1104.6380 1073.8325 1093.0581
June 1122.1617 1064.2369 1101.5475
July 1130.2711 1108.8288 1119.2641
August 1122.2489 1096.4032 1108.8460
September 1114.2495 1102.6484 1107.5567
October 1128.2451 1096.5451 1117.5615
November 1148.1972 1109.3976 1131.8972
December 1181.4191 1136.3784 1156.9189