2016 USD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4593 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.2809 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3457 AUD

2016 USD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.4593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 1.2809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1784 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4249 to the December average rate of 1.3638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4593 was up 0.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,296 AUD

2015 Average 6,660 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 6,404 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 892.01 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4368

1.2935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 1.3639, compared to 1.3275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3639

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0893 AUD (High: 1.3935 / Low: 1.3042). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 AUD (High: 1.3414 / Low: 1.3120).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0893

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4249) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1846 (+14.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4249

2015 Avg (January) 1.2403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4593	1.3705	1.4249
February	1.4221	1.3829	1.4025
March	1.3935	1.3042	1.3314
April	1.3321	1.2809	1.3055
May	1.3924	1.3043	1.3689
June	1.3842	1.3146	1.3501
July	1.3414	1.3120	1.3273
August	1.3304	1.2962	1.3122
September	1.3393	1.2997	1.3186
October	1.3244	1.2945	1.3132
November	1.3661	1.2909	1.3298
December	1.3944	1.3339	1.3638