YEARLY HIGH
1.4108 BGN
YEARLY LOW
1.2293 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3346 BGN

2016 CAD to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.4108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.2293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1815 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2691 to the December average rate of 1.3902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4108 was down 5.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4895, 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 7,054 BGN
2015 Average 6,902 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 6,146 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 907.66 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4024
1.2570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BGN 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 1.3179, compared to 1.3513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0844 BGN (High: 1.3270 / Low: 1.2426). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 BGN (High: 1.3532 / Low: 1.3328).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0844
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3902) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0813 (+6.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3902
2015 Avg (December) 1.3089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3006 1.2293 1.2691
February 1.3270 1.2426 1.2776
March 1.3397 1.3151 1.3288
April 1.3750 1.3081 1.3447
May 1.3611 1.3265 1.3377
June 1.3600 1.3311 1.3493
July 1.3648 1.3419 1.3560
August 1.3532 1.3328 1.3429
September 1.3545 1.3159 1.3331
October 1.3576 1.3177 1.3380
November 1.3736 1.3120 1.3474
December 1.4108 1.3727 1.3902