YEARLY HIGH
1.3451 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.0752 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2109 AZN

2016 CAD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.3451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.0752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2700 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1168 to the December average rate of 1.3273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3451 was up 19.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1270, 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 6,726 AZN
2015 Average 3,992 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,376 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,349.77 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3483
1.0958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AZN 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 1.1676, compared to 1.2541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0957 AZN (High: 1.2558 / Low: 1.1601). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 AZN (High: 1.2406 / Low: 1.2082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0957
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3273) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4680 (+54.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3273
2015 Avg (December) 0.8593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1612 1.0752 1.1168
February 1.1661 1.1304 1.1467
March 1.2558 1.1601 1.2215
April 1.2006 1.1556 1.1822
May 1.2022 1.1369 1.1595
June 1.2055 1.1378 1.1792
July 1.2230 1.1860 1.2023
August 1.2753 1.2174 1.2498
September 1.2889 1.2371 1.2557
October 1.2406 1.2082 1.2213
November 1.2988 1.2334 1.2679
December 1.3451 1.3098 1.3273