2016 CAD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

893.4173 CDF

YEARLY LOW

634.9624 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

730.9117 CDF

2016 CAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 893.4173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 634.9624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 258.4549 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 653.4361 to the December average rate of 872.4803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 893.4173 was up 12.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 795.2707, 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 4,467,086 CDF

2015 Average 3,627,661 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,174,812 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,292,274.53 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

894.3847

631.5317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to CDF 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 699.4997, compared to 762.3238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 62.8242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 699.4997

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 762.3238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 171.4697 CDF (High: 850.2920 / Low: 678.8223). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.8405 CDF (High: 760.0484 / Low: 737.2079).

November Spread (Volatile) ±171.4697

September Spread (Stable) ±22.8405

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 12.5510 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 872.4803) against the same month in 2015 (average: 675.8688), the exchange rate shifted by +196.6115 (+29.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 872.4803

2015 Avg (December) 675.8688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	667.8541	634.9624	653.4361
February	686.5222	661.3057	673.2611
March	713.8568	686.8549	701.3133
April	739.8393	706.6776	723.3715
May	741.2147	705.9649	716.9283
June	751.7508	707.2602	728.6876
July	748.2769	720.8010	730.3742
August	763.1949	738.8403	751.4477
September	760.0484	737.2079	745.7642
October	746.2221	715.0991	733.2132
November	850.2920	678.8223	740.6634
December	893.4173	851.7226	872.4803