2016 XDR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1330 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.9382 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0290 GBP

2016 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 1.1330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1948 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9595 to the December average rate of 1.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1330 was up 19.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9465, 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 5,665 GBP

2015 Average 4,579 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,691 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 973.84 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1342

0.9436

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GBP 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 0.9771, compared to 1.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1004 GBP (High: 1.0526 / Low: 0.9521). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 GBP (High: 0.9900 / Low: 0.9706).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1004

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.1183) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2014 (+21.97%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.1183

2015 Avg (October) 0.9169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9753	0.9382	0.9595
February	0.9995	0.9523	0.9747
March	0.9900	0.9706	0.9788
April	1.0025	0.9661	0.9850
May	0.9820	0.9554	0.9722
June	1.0526	0.9521	0.9920
July	1.0800	1.0427	1.0579
August	1.0827	1.0485	1.0680
September	1.0792	1.0413	1.0643
October	1.1330	1.0756	1.1183
November	1.1255	1.0820	1.0974
December	1.0945	1.0644	1.0795