YEARLY HIGH
0.5403 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.4739 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4982 AUD

2016 XCD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.5403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.4739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0664 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5275 to the December average rate of 0.5048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5403 was up 0.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5358, 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 2,701 AUD
2015 Average 2,466 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,369 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.00 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5320
0.4786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.5048, compared to 0.4916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0331 AUD (High: 0.5159 / Low: 0.4829). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 AUD (High: 0.4963 / Low: 0.4854).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5275) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0684 (+14.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5275
2015 Avg (January) 0.4591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5403 0.5074 0.5275
February 0.5265 0.5120 0.5193
March 0.5159 0.4829 0.4929
April 0.4928 0.4739 0.4830
May 0.5153 0.4825 0.5064
June 0.5121 0.4863 0.4995
July 0.4963 0.4854 0.4913
August 0.4929 0.4802 0.4861
September 0.4962 0.4815 0.4885
October 0.4907 0.4789 0.4864
November 0.5062 0.4783 0.4926
December 0.5160 0.4936 0.5048