2016 GBP to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0774 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.5991 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7967 CAD

2016 GBP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 2.0774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 1.5991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4783 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0434 to the December average rate of 1.6657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0774 was down 0.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,387 CAD

2015 Average 9,771 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 7,996 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,391.37 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0841

1.5955

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CAD 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 1.9078, compared to 1.6856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1847 CAD (High: 1.9082 / Low: 1.7235). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 CAD (High: 1.6946 / Low: 1.6517).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1847

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

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 0.1174 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0434) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2114 (+11.54%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0434

2015 Avg (January) 1.8320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0774	1.9909	2.0434
February	2.0237	1.8746	1.9736
March	1.9065	1.8544	1.8854
April	1.8634	1.8160	1.8351
May	1.9196	1.8320	1.8779
June	1.9082	1.7235	1.8312
July	1.7422	1.6719	1.7138
August	1.7478	1.6661	1.7016
September	1.7474	1.7024	1.7211
October	1.7039	1.5991	1.6362
November	1.7053	1.6394	1.6752
December	1.6946	1.6517	1.6657