YEARLY HIGH
2.9306 AED
YEARLY LOW
2.5201 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7738 AED

2016 CAD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.9306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.5201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4105 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5895 to the December average rate of 2.7510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9306 was down 7.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,653 AED
2015 Average 14,386 AED
Yearly Trough Low 12,600 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,052.37 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8903
2.5621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AED 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 2.7637, compared to 2.7839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1344 AED (High: 2.9306 / Low: 2.7962). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0462 AED (High: 2.7585 / Low: 2.7123).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1344
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0462

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.8382) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1774 (-5.88%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.8382
2015 Avg (May) 3.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6532 2.5201 2.5895
February 2.7171 2.6157 2.6639
March 2.8271 2.7327 2.7790
April 2.9268 2.7938 2.8629
May 2.9306 2.7962 2.8382
June 2.8891 2.8043 2.8489
July 2.8550 2.7870 2.8190
August 2.8694 2.7868 2.8258
September 2.8539 2.7792 2.8057
October 2.8006 2.7385 2.7724
November 2.7585 2.7123 2.7299
December 2.7963 2.7053 2.7510