YEARLY HIGH
0.2770 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2598 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2664 XDR

2016 XCD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.2770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2679 to the December average rate of 0.2749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2770 was up 2.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2704, 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 1,385 XDR
2015 Average 1,323 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,299 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.74 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2761
0.2611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XDR 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 0.2644, compared to 0.2684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0066 XDR (High: 0.2741 / Low: 0.2675). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.2687 / Low: 0.2671).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2749) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+2.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2749
2015 Avg (December) 0.2670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2687 0.2671 0.2679
February 0.2684 0.2630 0.2655
March 0.2680 0.2628 0.2652
April 0.2635 0.2607 0.2626
May 0.2639 0.2598 0.2623
June 0.2658 0.2601 0.2628
July 0.2675 0.2647 0.2660
August 0.2663 0.2638 0.2650
September 0.2656 0.2637 0.2648
October 0.2701 0.2651 0.2682
November 0.2741 0.2675 0.2711
December 0.2770 0.2721 0.2749