YEARLY HIGH
11.1848 SCR
YEARLY LOW
8.8181 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0222 SCR

2016 CAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 11.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 8.8181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3667 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2240 to the December average rate of 10.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.1848 was down 6.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.9573, 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 55,924 SCR
2015 Average 52,174 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 44,091 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,833.41 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.6015
9.0988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SCR 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 9.9865, compared to 10.0580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.1073 SCR (High: 11.1848 / Low: 10.0775). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2911 SCR (High: 10.1446 / Low: 9.8535).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1073
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2911

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 0.1800 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 10.4763) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.9855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5092 (-4.64%).

2016 Avg (April) 10.4763
2015 Avg (April) 10.9855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7948 8.8181 9.2240
February 10.3579 9.3194 9.7137
March 10.4462 9.7090 10.0546
April 11.1848 10.0775 10.4763
May 10.8496 9.9949 10.2963
June 10.4550 9.6953 10.1542
July 10.3219 9.8389 10.0994
August 10.3966 9.9407 10.1830
September 10.3433 10.0025 10.1217
October 10.1446 9.8535 9.9991
November 10.0511 9.7423 9.9163
December 10.1900 9.7216 10.0282