YEARLY HIGH
0.0750 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0594 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0682 USD

2016 NAD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.0750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0615 to the December average rate of 0.0721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0750 was down 15.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0883, 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 375 USD
2015 Average 394 USD
Yearly Trough Low 297 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.12 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0738
0.0604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to USD 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 0.0650, compared to 0.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0071 USD (High: 0.0705 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 USD (High: 0.0739 / Low: 0.0706).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0715) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.22%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0715
2015 Avg (November) 0.0707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0646 0.0594 0.0615
February 0.0656 0.0620 0.0633
March 0.0675 0.0632 0.0651
April 0.0703 0.0656 0.0685
May 0.0705 0.0633 0.0654
June 0.0693 0.0639 0.0663
July 0.0717 0.0677 0.0695
August 0.0749 0.0685 0.0727
September 0.0738 0.0684 0.0711
October 0.0737 0.0700 0.0718
November 0.0750 0.0691 0.0715
December 0.0739 0.0706 0.0721