2016 CAD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0694 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.9687 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0156 AUD

2016 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.9687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1008 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0043 to the December average rate of 1.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0694 was down 1.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0906, 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 5,347 AUD

2015 Average 5,209 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,843 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 503.82 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0645

0.9814

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AUD 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 1.0252, compared to 1.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0252

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0475 AUD (High: 1.0475 / Low: 1.0000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 AUD (High: 1.0009 / Low: 0.9784).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.0575) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+1.46%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.0575

2015 Avg (May) 1.0423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0159	0.9899	1.0043
February	1.0381	1.0067	1.0171
March	1.0369	0.9995	1.0073
April	1.0475	1.0000	1.0175
May	1.0694	1.0407	1.0575
June	1.0615	1.0291	1.0472
July	1.0371	1.0057	1.0187
August	1.0202	0.9913	1.0095
September	1.0190	0.9878	1.0072
October	1.0009	0.9784	0.9912
November	1.0113	0.9687	0.9883
December	1.0328	1.0069	1.0213