YEARLY HIGH
1.4308 AWG
YEARLY LOW
1.2307 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3543 AWG

2016 CAD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.4308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.2307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2001 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2643 to the December average rate of 1.3453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4308 was down 6.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5374, 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 7,154 AWG
2015 Average 7,020 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 6,153 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,000.70 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4110
1.2509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AWG 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 1.3492, compared to 1.3593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0662 AWG (High: 1.4308 / Low: 1.3647). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 AWG (High: 1.3468 / Low: 1.3243).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

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 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.3850) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4703), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0853 (-5.80%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.3850
2015 Avg (May) 1.4703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2957 1.2307 1.2643
February 1.3266 1.2772 1.3006
March 1.3804 1.3342 1.3569
April 1.4289 1.3640 1.3977
May 1.4308 1.3647 1.3850
June 1.4106 1.3692 1.3907
July 1.3940 1.3600 1.3762
August 1.4010 1.3607 1.3796
September 1.3909 1.3553 1.3684
October 1.3682 1.3371 1.3537
November 1.3468 1.3243 1.3328
December 1.3653 1.3231 1.3453