YEARLY HIGH
0.0806 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0643 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0711 CAD

2016 MXN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0787 to the December average rate of 0.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0806 was down 5.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,030 CAD
2015 Average 4,031 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,215 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 815.15 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0801
0.0637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.0737, compared to 0.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0074 CAD (High: 0.0725 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 CAD (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0745).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0787) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0822), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-4.27%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0787
2015 Avg (January) 0.0822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0806 0.0765 0.0787
February 0.0766 0.0730 0.0747
March 0.0756 0.0745 0.0750
April 0.0751 0.0722 0.0734
May 0.0731 0.0705 0.0714
June 0.0707 0.0680 0.0691
July 0.0710 0.0690 0.0701
August 0.0714 0.0689 0.0703
September 0.0702 0.0665 0.0682
October 0.0720 0.0677 0.0700
November 0.0725 0.0650 0.0671
December 0.0658 0.0643 0.0650