YEARLY HIGH
1.3629 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.3558 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3598 AED

2016 XCD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.3629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.3558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3598 to the December average rate of 1.3595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3629 was up 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,814 AED
2015 Average 6,799 AED
Yearly Trough Low 6,779 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.42 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3610
1.3586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to AED 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 1.3594, compared to 1.3602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0071 AED (High: 1.3629 / Low: 1.3558). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 1.3599 / Low: 1.3596).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3595) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3599), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3595
2015 Avg (December) 1.3599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3599 1.3596 1.3598
February 1.3602 1.3598 1.3599
March 1.3601 1.3596 1.3598
April 1.3600 1.3585 1.3590
May 1.3599 1.3586 1.3589
June 1.3602 1.3580 1.3588
July 1.3610 1.3588 1.3595
August 1.3613 1.3589 1.3608
September 1.3609 1.3598 1.3608
October 1.3611 1.3579 1.3604
November 1.3620 1.3588 1.3605
December 1.3629 1.3558 1.3595