YEARLY HIGH
0.8126 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6989 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7391 CAD

2016 AWG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.8126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.6989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1137 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7911 to the December average rate of 0.7434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8126 was up 4.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,063 CAD
2015 Average 3,567 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,494 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 568.29 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7987
0.7081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to CAD 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 0.7423, compared to 0.7358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0407 CAD (High: 0.8126 / Low: 0.7718). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 CAD (High: 0.7551 / Low: 0.7425).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7911) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1156 (+17.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7911
2015 Avg (January) 0.6755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8126 0.7718 0.7911
February 0.7830 0.7538 0.7690
March 0.7495 0.7244 0.7371
April 0.7331 0.6998 0.7156
May 0.7328 0.6989 0.7221
June 0.7304 0.7089 0.7191
July 0.7353 0.7174 0.7267
August 0.7349 0.7138 0.7249
September 0.7379 0.7190 0.7308
October 0.7479 0.7309 0.7388
November 0.7551 0.7425 0.7503
December 0.7558 0.7324 0.7434