YEARLY HIGH
12.1020 SZL
YEARLY LOW
10.0102 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0960 SZL

2016 CAD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 12.1020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 10.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0917 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4701 to the December average rate of 10.3957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.1020 was up 5.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5107, 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 60,510 SZL
2015 Average 49,881 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 50,051 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,458.58 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.9647
10.2500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SZL 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 11.5769, compared to 10.6150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.9320 SZL (High: 11.1911 / Low: 10.2591). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3476 SZL (High: 11.5904 / Low: 11.2429).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9320
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6432 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 11.8218) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.8253), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9965 (+20.32%).

2016 Avg (May) 11.8218
2015 Avg (May) 9.8253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7241 11.1638 11.4701
February 11.9053 11.0676 11.4610
March 11.9509 11.3972 11.6251
April 11.5904 11.2429 11.3885
May 12.1020 11.3031 11.8218
June 11.9610 11.2967 11.6950
July 11.3988 10.6919 11.0518
August 11.0261 10.2038 10.5767
September 11.1911 10.2591 10.7555
October 10.8355 10.1150 10.5174
November 10.7295 10.0102 10.3929
December 10.5770 10.1101 10.3957