YEARLY HIGH
1.2885 EUR
YEARLY LOW
1.2337 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2561 EUR

2016 XDR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.2885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.2337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2719 to the December average rate of 1.2784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2885 was down 1.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,443 EUR
2015 Average 6,306 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 6,169 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.01 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2820
1.2387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to EUR 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 1.2539, compared to 1.2582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0407 EUR (High: 1.2836 / Low: 1.2429). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 EUR (High: 1.2545 / Low: 1.2414).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2784) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2718), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.52%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2784
2015 Avg (December) 1.2718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2829 1.2643 1.2719
February 1.2698 1.2415 1.2556
March 1.2714 1.2378 1.2531
April 1.2511 1.2350 1.2423
May 1.2631 1.2351 1.2489
June 1.2632 1.2395 1.2519
July 1.2630 1.2467 1.2569
August 1.2603 1.2337 1.2478
September 1.2545 1.2414 1.2481
October 1.2631 1.2373 1.2514
November 1.2836 1.2429 1.2667
December 1.2885 1.2616 1.2784