YEARLY HIGH
0.4692 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4013 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4295 CAD

2016 LTL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.4692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.4013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0679 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4561 to the December average rate of 0.4075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4692 was up 4.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,346 CAD
2015 Average 2,114 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,007 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.44 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4610
0.4026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.4354, compared to 0.4236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0245 CAD (High: 0.4692 / Low: 0.4447). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 CAD (High: 0.4263 / Low: 0.4186).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4561) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0452 (+10.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4561
2015 Avg (January) 0.4109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4692 0.4447 0.4561
February 0.4595 0.4355 0.4495
March 0.4361 0.4262 0.4314
April 0.4353 0.4153 0.4243
May 0.4326 0.4166 0.4274
June 0.4302 0.4178 0.4238
July 0.4263 0.4186 0.4225
August 0.4303 0.4205 0.4256
September 0.4348 0.4235 0.4304
October 0.4368 0.4236 0.4305
November 0.4357 0.4123 0.4249
December 0.4122 0.4013 0.4075