YEARLY HIGH
7.6336 MDL
YEARLY LOW
7.2231 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3621 MDL

2016 XCD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 7.6336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 7.2231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4105 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5255 to the December average rate of 7.4484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.6336 was up 1.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.4849, 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 38,168 MDL
2015 Average 34,732 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 36,115 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,052.74 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.5513
7.2413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to MDL 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 7.3634, compared to 7.3608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3313 MDL (High: 7.6336 / Low: 7.3024). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 MDL (High: 7.3319 / Low: 7.2930).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3313
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

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 0.1145 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.5255) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1666), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3589 (+22.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.5255
2015 Avg (January) 6.1666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6336 7.3024 7.5255
February 7.5201 7.3687 7.4316
March 7.4176 7.2337 7.3171
April 7.3018 7.2231 7.2671
May 7.4057 7.2719 7.3257
June 7.3630 7.2637 7.3135
July 7.3451 7.2814 7.3175
August 7.3297 7.2876 7.3046
September 7.3319 7.2930 7.3121
October 7.4300 7.2828 7.3546
November 7.4978 7.3309 7.4279
December 7.4934 7.3519 7.4484