YEARLY HIGH
74.0231 LRD
YEARLY LOW
58.0930 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.4840 LRD

2016 CAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 74.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 58.0930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.9302 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.3359 to the December average rate of 68.8685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 74.0231 was down 5.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 78.5947, 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 370,116 LRD
2015 Average 336,498 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 290,465 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,650.79 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

71.6629
59.3061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to LRD 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 65.7346, compared to 69.2334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.7346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.2334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 7.7101 LRD (High: 72.1038 / Low: 64.3937). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1931 LRD (High: 68.2504 / Low: 67.0573).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.7101
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3826 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 70.6332) against the same month in 2015 (average: 66.0465), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5867 (+6.94%).

2016 Avg (August) 70.6332
2015 Avg (August) 66.0465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.8651 58.0930 60.3359
February 62.6221 60.0571 61.3018
March 65.1718 62.9913 64.0562
April 72.1038 64.3937 68.5964
May 72.2138 68.8883 69.9280
June 71.1775 69.0889 70.1894
July 70.3415 68.4791 69.3101
August 74.0231 68.4758 70.6332
September 71.4019 69.0890 69.8810
October 70.2638 67.2901 69.0450
November 68.2504 67.0573 67.6625
December 69.9166 67.3208 68.8685