2016 XDR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31542.4551 STD

YEARLY LOW

29232.6096 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

30773.8235 STD

2016 XDR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 31542.4551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 29232.6096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2309.8455 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31147.8501 to the December average rate of 31346.0937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31542.4551 was down 1.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 31875.3591, 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 157,712,276 STD

2015 Average 154,420,103 STD

Yearly Trough Low 146,163,048 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,549,227.70 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31441.7441

30293.9390

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XDR to STD 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 30726.8949, compared to 30820.7522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 93.8573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30726.8949

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30820.7522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1799.5494 STD (High: 31032.1589 / Low: 29232.6096). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 228.4153 STD (High: 30720.4787 / Low: 30492.0635).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1799.5494

September Spread (Stable) ±228.4153

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 379.2735 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -379.2735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 31346.0937) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31166.5782), the exchange rate shifted by +179.5155 (+0.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 31346.0937

2015 Avg (December) 31166.5782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31338.0208	31020.9674	31147.8501
February	31264.0764	30596.7762	30873.3076
March	31192.9604	30406.0811	30768.8629
April	30612.5905	30233.6736	30389.5894
May	30867.3642	30166.7658	30525.7954
June	31032.1589	29232.6096	30655.9639
July	30920.4933	30640.9272	30785.5996
August	30867.2379	30269.2654	30560.1306
September	30720.4787	30492.0635	30582.4757
October	30942.2430	30116.6561	30641.6533
November	31378.7605	30510.1040	31008.5603
December	31542.4551	31093.3625	31346.0937