YEARLY HIGH
4.9502 SDG
YEARLY LOW
4.1835 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6550 SDG

2016 CAD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 4.9502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 4.1835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7667 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3132 to the December average rate of 4.8639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9502 was down 0.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.9967, 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 24,751 SDG
2015 Average 23,537 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 20,918 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,833.64 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9190
4.2581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SDG 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 4.5879, compared to 4.7222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2737 SDG (High: 4.4572 / Low: 4.1835). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1105 SDG (High: 4.7187 / Low: 4.6082).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2737
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1105

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.8639) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3780 (+8.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.8639
2015 Avg (December) 4.4859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4572 4.1835 4.3132
February 4.5298 4.3508 4.4235
March 4.6965 4.5388 4.6117
April 4.8516 4.6474 4.7538
May 4.8598 4.6338 4.7060
June 4.7853 4.6491 4.7190
July 4.7187 4.6082 4.6672
August 4.7440 4.6185 4.6765
September 4.7184 4.5997 4.6499
October 4.8325 4.5680 4.6725
November 4.8608 4.7456 4.8030
December 4.9502 4.7802 4.8639