YEARLY HIGH
15.5510 MXN
YEARLY LOW
12.4057 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1069 MXN

2016 CAD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 15.5510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 12.4057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1452 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7073 to the December average rate of 15.3747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.5510 was up 20.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.9227, 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 77,755 MXN
2015 Average 62,059 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 62,029 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,726.04 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.6414
12.4406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to MXN 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 13.5901, compared to 14.6237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.5794 MXN (High: 15.3816 / Low: 13.8022). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1945 MXN (High: 13.4195 / Low: 13.2249).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5794
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.3667 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 15.3747) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.4527), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9220 (+23.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 15.3747
2015 Avg (December) 12.4527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0767 12.4057 12.7073
February 13.7056 13.0480 13.3874
March 13.4195 13.2249 13.3339
April 13.8464 13.3073 13.6295
May 14.1865 13.6872 14.0065
June 14.6962 14.1471 14.4757
July 14.4857 14.0787 14.2572
August 14.5051 14.0095 14.2200
September 15.0409 14.2464 14.6641
October 14.7746 13.8802 14.2974
November 15.3816 13.8022 14.9290
December 15.5510 15.2011 15.3747