YEARLY HIGH
12.0996 LSL
YEARLY LOW
10.0007 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0963 LSL

2016 CAD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 12.0996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 10.0007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0989 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4736 to the December average rate of 10.3882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.0996 was up 4.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5777, 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 60,498 LSL
2015 Average 49,889 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 50,003 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,494.54 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.9661
10.2447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to LSL 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 11.5764, compared to 10.6163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.9154 LSL (High: 11.1602 / Low: 10.2449). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3470 LSL (High: 11.5899 / Low: 11.2429).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9154
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6502 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 11.8227) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.8244), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9983 (+20.34%).

2016 Avg (May) 11.8227
2015 Avg (May) 9.8244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7314 11.1360 11.4736
February 11.9519 11.0722 11.4574
March 11.8982 11.4140 11.6225
April 11.5899 11.2429 11.3869
May 12.0996 11.3035 11.8227
June 11.9610 11.2898 11.6952
July 11.3847 10.6561 11.0450
August 11.0969 10.2060 10.5923
September 11.1602 10.2449 10.7583
October 10.8638 10.0975 10.5237
November 10.6998 10.0007 10.3901
December 10.5690 10.0963 10.3882