2016 CAD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5957 BBD

YEARLY LOW

1.3725 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5106 BBD

2016 CAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.5957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.3725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2232 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4101 to the December average rate of 1.5001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5957 was down 7.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7177, 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 7,979 BBD

2015 Average 7,833 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 6,863 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,116.03 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5738

1.3952

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BBD 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 1.5049, compared to 1.5163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5049

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0732 BBD (High: 1.5957 / Low: 1.5225). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 BBD (High: 1.5020 / Low: 1.4769).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

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 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.5454) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0966 (-5.89%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.5454

2015 Avg (May) 1.6420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4450	1.3725	1.4101
February	1.4795	1.4243	1.4505
March	1.5395	1.4880	1.5132
April	1.5936	1.5212	1.5589
May	1.5957	1.5225	1.5454
June	1.5731	1.5270	1.5513
July	1.5547	1.5175	1.5350
August	1.5625	1.5175	1.5387
September	1.5540	1.5135	1.5277
October	1.5250	1.4912	1.5097
November	1.5020	1.4769	1.4864
December	1.5227	1.4757	1.5001