YEARLY HIGH
0.5640 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.4961 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5433 XDR

2016 CAD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.5640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.4961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0679 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5102 to the December average rate of 0.5562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5640 was down 5.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5946, 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 2,820 XDR
2015 Average 2,799 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,480 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.52 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5608
0.5055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XDR 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 0.5374, compared to 0.5491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0256 XDR (High: 0.5217 / Low: 0.4961). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 XDR (High: 0.5563 / Low: 0.5465).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5562) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+5.76%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5562
2015 Avg (December) 0.5259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5217 0.4961 0.5102
February 0.5349 0.5104 0.5201
March 0.5472 0.5366 0.5419
April 0.5631 0.5398 0.5533
May 0.5613 0.5416 0.5478
June 0.5562 0.5438 0.5510
July 0.5563 0.5465 0.5517
August 0.5581 0.5430 0.5504
September 0.5560 0.5407 0.5460
October 0.5531 0.5427 0.5467
November 0.5508 0.5383 0.5440
December 0.5640 0.5498 0.5562