YEARLY HIGH
28.4816 MDL
YEARLY LOW
26.5915 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.6411 MDL

2016 XDR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 28.4816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 26.5915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8901 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0909 to the December average rate of 27.0969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.4816 was up 0.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.3448, 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 142,408 MDL
2015 Average 131,246 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 132,958 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,450.59 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.1903
26.9975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to MDL 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 27.8504, compared to 27.4317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.1670 MDL (High: 28.4816 / Low: 27.3147). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2048 MDL (High: 27.7139 / Low: 27.5091).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1670
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3994 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 28.0909) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.6927), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3983 (+18.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 28.0909
2015 Avg (January) 23.6927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.4816 27.3147 28.0909
February 28.3187 27.6596 27.9918
March 27.8354 27.3203 27.5925
April 28.0034 27.4680 27.6698
May 28.1840 27.7162 27.9272
June 28.0576 27.4196 27.8305
July 27.7244 27.3084 27.5057
August 27.7721 27.4270 27.5606
September 27.7139 27.5091 27.6127
October 27.5540 27.2053 27.4186
November 27.6328 27.1982 27.3958
December 27.4940 26.5915 27.0969