YEARLY HIGH
0.6521 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.5723 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5976 AUD

2016 TOP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.6521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.5723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0798 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6317 to the December average rate of 0.5986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6521 was down 1.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,261 AUD
2015 Average 3,142 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,861 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399.07 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6368
0.5759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.6057, compared to 0.5895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0386 AUD (High: 0.6521 / Low: 0.6135). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 AUD (High: 0.5948 / Low: 0.5780).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6317) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+0.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6317
2015 Avg (January) 0.6259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6521 0.6135 0.6317
February 0.6290 0.6045 0.6162
March 0.6135 0.5808 0.5909
April 0.5938 0.5754 0.5857
May 0.6142 0.5861 0.6079
June 0.6117 0.5919 0.6016
July 0.5960 0.5756 0.5860
August 0.5913 0.5730 0.5810
September 0.5948 0.5780 0.5863
October 0.5988 0.5800 0.5910
November 0.6067 0.5723 0.5939
December 0.6101 0.5846 0.5986