YEARLY HIGH
3.8491 XCD
YEARLY LOW
3.6107 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7549 XCD

2016 XDR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 3.8491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.6107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2383 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7328 to the December average rate of 3.6379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8491 was down 1.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.9054, 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 19,245 XCD
2015 Average 18,899 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 18,054 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,191.59 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.8297
3.6205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to XCD 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 3.7826, compared to 3.7271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0904 XCD (High: 3.7388 / Low: 3.6485). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 XCD (High: 3.7433 / Low: 3.7222).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0904
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0505 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 3.8123) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+0.51%).

2016 Avg (May) 3.8123
2015 Avg (May) 3.7930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7433 3.7222 3.7328
February 3.8025 3.7256 3.7666
March 3.8046 3.7311 3.7711
April 3.8352 3.7951 3.8075
May 3.8491 3.7893 3.8123
June 3.8445 3.7618 3.8054
July 3.7772 3.7386 3.7589
August 3.7909 3.7554 3.7731
September 3.7924 3.7652 3.7763
October 3.7724 3.7023 3.7282
November 3.7388 3.6485 3.6885
December 3.6755 3.6107 3.6379