YEARLY HIGH
0.2390 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2020 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2151 CAD

2016 SDG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.2390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.2020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0370 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2319 to the December average rate of 0.2056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2390 was up 5.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,195 CAD
2015 Average 1,063 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,010 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.12 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2346
0.2030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2183, compared to 0.2118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0147 CAD (High: 0.2390 / Low: 0.2244). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 CAD (High: 0.2107 / Low: 0.2057).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2319) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0257 (+12.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2319
2015 Avg (January) 0.2062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2390 0.2244 0.2319
February 0.2298 0.2208 0.2261
March 0.2203 0.2129 0.2169
April 0.2152 0.2061 0.2104
May 0.2158 0.2058 0.2125
June 0.2151 0.2090 0.2119
July 0.2170 0.2119 0.2143
August 0.2165 0.2108 0.2138
September 0.2174 0.2119 0.2151
October 0.2189 0.2069 0.2141
November 0.2107 0.2057 0.2082
December 0.2092 0.2020 0.2056