YEARLY HIGH
0.3711 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.3691 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3702 USD

2016 XCD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.3711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.3691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3702 to the December average rate of 0.3702, 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 0.3711 was up 0.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3706, 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 1,855 USD
2015 Average 1,851 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,846 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.59 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3705
0.3699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to USD 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 0.3701, compared to 0.3703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0019 USD (High: 0.3711 / Low: 0.3691). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.3702 / Low: 0.3702).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3702) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3702), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3702
2015 Avg (December) 0.3702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3702 0.3702 0.3702
February 0.3702 0.3702 0.3702
March 0.3702 0.3702 0.3702
April 0.3702 0.3700 0.3700
May 0.3702 0.3700 0.3700
June 0.3700 0.3699 0.3700
July 0.3705 0.3700 0.3701
August 0.3705 0.3700 0.3705
September 0.3705 0.3702 0.3705
October 0.3705 0.3697 0.3704
November 0.3705 0.3700 0.3704
December 0.3711 0.3691 0.3702