YEARLY HIGH
2.4918 LTL
YEARLY LOW
2.1312 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3305 LTL

2016 CAD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2.4918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.1312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3605 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1929 to the December average rate of 2.4543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4918 was down 0.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5159, 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 12,459 LTL
2015 Average 11,833 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 10,656 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,802.61 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4804
2.1668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to LTL 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 2.2989, compared to 2.3620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1304 LTL (High: 2.4256 / Low: 2.2952). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0434 LTL (High: 2.3891 / Low: 2.3456).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1304
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0434

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4543) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1883 (+8.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4543
2015 Avg (December) 2.2660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2487 2.1312 2.1929
February 2.2962 2.1764 2.2251
March 2.3461 2.2933 2.3183
April 2.4077 2.2972 2.3573
May 2.4002 2.3118 2.3397
June 2.3936 2.3244 2.3600
July 2.3891 2.3456 2.3671
August 2.3781 2.3239 2.3495
September 2.3612 2.2998 2.3233
October 2.3606 2.2896 2.3231
November 2.4256 2.2952 2.3549
December 2.4918 2.4259 2.4543