YEARLY HIGH
0.7979 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.6863 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7552 BSD

2016 CAD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.7979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1116 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7050 to the December average rate of 0.7491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7979 was down 7.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8589, 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 3,989 BSD
2015 Average 3,917 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 3,431 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 558.01 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7869
0.6976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BSD 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 0.7525, compared to 0.7580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0366 BSD (High: 0.7979 / Low: 0.7613). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 BSD (High: 0.7510 / Low: 0.7385).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.7727) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0483 (-5.89%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.7727
2015 Avg (May) 0.8210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7225 0.6863 0.7050
February 0.7398 0.7122 0.7253
March 0.7697 0.7440 0.7566
April 0.7968 0.7606 0.7795
May 0.7979 0.7613 0.7727
June 0.7866 0.7635 0.7756
July 0.7773 0.7588 0.7675
August 0.7812 0.7587 0.7693
September 0.7770 0.7568 0.7639
October 0.7625 0.7456 0.7548
November 0.7510 0.7385 0.7432
December 0.7613 0.7360 0.7491