YEARLY HIGH
60.9594 GMD
YEARLY LOW
54.1507 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3636 GMD

2016 XDR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 60.9594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 54.1507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8087 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.5899 to the December average rate of 57.6539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 60.9594 was down 2.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.2109, 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 304,797 GMD
2015 Average 288,254 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 270,753 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,043.53 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.8706
54.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GMD 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 57.8035, compared to 58.9236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.8035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.9236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 6.0616 GMD (High: 60.2123 / Low: 54.1507). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6019 GMD (High: 59.9198 / Low: 59.3179).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0616
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6986 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 60.0846) against the same month in 2015 (average: 59.8474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2371 (+0.40%).

2016 Avg (June) 60.0846
2015 Avg (June) 59.8474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.8122 54.1735 54.5899
February 55.4772 54.4285 55.0398
March 60.2123 54.1507 56.7089
April 60.5638 59.7642 60.0984
May 60.9118 59.7215 60.2996
June 60.9594 59.5581 60.0846
July 59.7430 59.1368 59.3859
August 59.8980 59.2864 59.6289
September 59.9198 59.3179 59.6136
October 59.6349 58.4225 58.9151
November 59.2123 57.4363 58.3443
December 58.6053 57.0740 57.6539