YEARLY HIGH
0.1134 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0894 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0999 CAD

2016 SCR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1085 to the December average rate of 0.0997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1134 was up 1.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 567 CAD
2015 Average 481 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 447 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.98 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1098
0.0942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1004, compared to 0.0994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0113 CAD (High: 0.1134 / Low: 0.1021). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 CAD (High: 0.1015 / Low: 0.0986).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1085) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+24.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1085
2015 Avg (January) 0.0869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1134 0.1021 0.1085
February 0.1073 0.0965 0.1030
March 0.1030 0.0957 0.0995
April 0.0992 0.0894 0.0955
May 0.1001 0.0922 0.0972
June 0.1031 0.0956 0.0985
July 0.1016 0.0969 0.0990
August 0.1006 0.0962 0.0982
September 0.1000 0.0967 0.0988
October 0.1015 0.0986 0.1000
November 0.1026 0.0995 0.1009
December 0.1029 0.0981 0.0997