YEARLY HIGH
0.0712 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0633 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0666 CAD

2016 MDL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0698 to the December average rate of 0.0664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0712 was down 6.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356 CAD
2015 Average 341 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 317 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.41 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0703
0.0648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.0669, compared to 0.0664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0035 CAD (High: 0.0671 / Low: 0.0636). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 CAD (High: 0.0673 / Low: 0.0658).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0698) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0727), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-3.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0698
2015 Avg (January) 0.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0712 0.0683 0.0698
February 0.0697 0.0672 0.0687
March 0.0678 0.0660 0.0669
April 0.0671 0.0636 0.0653
May 0.0660 0.0633 0.0654
June 0.0663 0.0644 0.0652
July 0.0668 0.0651 0.0659
August 0.0667 0.0650 0.0659
September 0.0670 0.0653 0.0663
October 0.0673 0.0658 0.0667
November 0.0679 0.0663 0.0671
December 0.0682 0.0651 0.0664