YEARLY HIGH
6.3163 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.5974 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9746 SBD

2016 CAD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 6.3163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 5.5974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7190 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7407 to the December average rate of 5.9105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.3163 was down 2.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.5094, 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 31,582 SBD
2015 Average 30,763 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 27,987 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,594.88 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.2257
5.6966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SBD 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 5.9874, compared to 5.9618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.3110 SBD (High: 6.3163 / Low: 6.0054). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1308 SBD (High: 5.9896 / Low: 5.8587).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3110
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1308

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1560 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 6.1816) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.2845), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1029 (-1.64%).

2016 Avg (April) 6.1816
2015 Avg (April) 6.2845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8784 5.5974 5.7407
February 6.0300 5.7909 5.8922
March 6.1078 5.9632 6.0306
April 6.3163 6.0054 6.1816
May 6.2234 5.9368 6.0255
June 6.1341 5.9553 6.0538
July 6.1436 5.9850 6.0561
August 6.0985 5.9562 6.0198
September 6.0882 5.9318 5.9874
October 5.9896 5.8587 5.9192
November 5.9561 5.7951 5.8779
December 6.0638 5.7928 5.9105