YEARLY HIGH
1712.9438 STD
YEARLY LOW
1332.5643 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1511.2526 STD

2016 NAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1712.9438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1332.5643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 380.3795 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1385.9241 to the December average rate of 1678.4258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1712.9438 was down 11.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1928.8455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,564,719 STD
2015 Average 8,692,197 STD
Yearly Trough Low 6,662,821 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,901,897.56 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1707.6760
1356.6739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to STD 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 1426.4757, compared to 1596.0294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 169.5537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1426.4757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1596.0294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 142.8694 STD (High: 1648.1637 / Low: 1505.2944). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 66.0100 STD (High: 1459.1758 / Low: 1393.1658).

August Spread (Volatile) ±142.8694
March Spread (Stable) ±66.0100

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 61.6966 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.6966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1678.4258) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1494.9546), the exchange rate shifted by +183.4712 (+12.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 1678.4258
2015 Avg (December) 1494.9546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1452.9522 1332.5643 1385.9241
February 1456.2707 1370.8930 1401.9898
March 1459.1758 1393.1658 1434.4629
April 1519.8255 1416.5499 1476.7138
May 1498.1233 1381.8286 1415.0173
June 1505.5038 1396.8688 1444.7462
July 1579.1436 1493.3564 1537.5662
August 1648.1637 1505.2944 1589.7098
September 1610.8394 1505.2702 1554.2293
October 1649.6872 1548.4463 1592.9661
November 1668.7735 1573.6262 1623.2792
December 1712.9438 1644.7571 1678.4258