YEARLY HIGH
34.1340 GMD
YEARLY LOW
27.1129 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.7281 GMD

2016 CAD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 34.1340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 27.1129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0211 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8491 to the December average rate of 32.0675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.1340 was down 7.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.9590, 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 170,670 GMD
2015 Average 161,583 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 135,564 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,105.52 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.7924
27.3088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to GMD 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 31.0999, compared to 32.3564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.0999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.7355 GMD (High: 32.9033 / Low: 29.1678). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6162 GMD (High: 32.0164 / Low: 31.4001).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7355
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6162

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 0.4675 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 33.0348) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.3273), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2925 (-6.49%).

2016 Avg (May) 33.0348
2015 Avg (May) 35.3273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.5552 27.1129 27.8491
February 29.2852 28.1198 28.6251
March 32.9033 29.1678 30.7338
April 33.9939 32.4616 33.2521
May 34.1340 32.5135 33.0348
June 33.6921 32.5462 33.1044
July 33.1794 32.3887 32.7605
August 33.4284 32.3037 32.8181
September 33.1818 32.1934 32.5474
October 32.5530 31.7794 32.2061
November 32.0164 31.4001 31.7385
December 32.6068 31.4514 32.0675