YEARLY HIGH
1.7781 TOP
YEARLY LOW
1.5357 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7004 TOP

2016 CAD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.7781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.5357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2424 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5904 to the December average rate of 1.7061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7781 was up 1.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7473, 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 8,890 TOP
2015 Average 8,291 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 7,679 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,211.88 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7559
1.5754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to TOP 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 1.6939, compared to 1.7069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1057 TOP (High: 1.6414 / Low: 1.5357). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 TOP (High: 1.7553 / Low: 1.7189).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1057
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.7372) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0969 (+5.91%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.7372
2015 Avg (April) 1.6402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6414 1.5357 1.5904
February 1.6829 1.6115 1.6508
March 1.7275 1.6836 1.7046
April 1.7781 1.7013 1.7372
May 1.7777 1.7192 1.7398
June 1.7745 1.7025 1.7409
July 1.7553 1.7189 1.7383
August 1.7655 1.7139 1.7376
September 1.7448 1.7005 1.7180
October 1.7138 1.6513 1.6774
November 1.6946 1.6253 1.6641
December 1.7396 1.6834 1.7061