2016 USD to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.7565 INR

YEARLY LOW

66.1422 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

67.1801 INR

2016 USD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 68.7565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 66.1422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6143 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.2791 to the December average rate of 67.8160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 68.7565 was up 2.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 67.0977, 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 343,783 INR

2015 Average 320,666 INR

Yearly Trough Low 330,711 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,071.70 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

68.4372

66.2845

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to INR 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 67.1846, compared to 67.1757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.1846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.1757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.2993 INR (High: 68.7163 / Low: 66.4170). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4174 INR (High: 66.9094 / Low: 66.4919).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.2993

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4174

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 1.3487 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 68.2578) against the same month in 2015 (average: 62.0326), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2252 (+10.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 68.2578

2015 Avg (February) 62.0326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	68.0723	66.1795	67.2791
February	68.7565	67.6402	68.2578
March	67.8608	66.2499	66.9091
April	66.6791	66.1422	66.4639
May	67.6193	66.4002	66.9409
June	67.9999	66.5854	67.2567
July	67.4818	66.7585	67.1487
August	67.1845	66.7087	66.9401
September	67.0711	66.3737	66.7559
October	66.9094	66.4919	66.7229
November	68.7163	66.4170	67.6706
December	68.3333	67.4134	67.8160