YEARLY HIGH
382.2641 AMD
YEARLY LOW
332.1689 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
362.7795 AMD

2016 CAD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 382.2641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 332.1689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.0953 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 342.2587 to the December average rate of 361.4829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 382.2641 was down 6.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 408.5356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,911,321 AMD
2015 Average 1,871,002 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,660,844 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,476.40 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

378.4516
338.9684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AMD 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 364.0176, compared to 361.5415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 364.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 361.5415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 18.4513 AMD (High: 382.2641 / Low: 363.8128). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6024 AMD (High: 359.4126 / Low: 352.8101).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.4513
November Spread (Stable) ±6.6024

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 5.3825 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 369.7788) against the same month in 2015 (average: 393.7043), the exchange rate shifted by -23.9255 (-6.08%).

2016 Avg (May) 369.7788
2015 Avg (May) 393.7043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 349.5133 332.1689 342.2587
February 364.3503 348.4692 358.1537
March 374.2419 362.6484 368.3142
April 381.9514 366.7357 375.1613
May 382.2641 363.8128 369.7788
June 376.6256 364.4352 370.4389
July 370.7659 361.2549 365.7415
August 371.3267 361.1975 365.8103
September 368.8703 358.1212 362.1370
October 362.7469 354.2462 358.6317
November 359.4126 352.8101 355.4454
December 368.8287 355.5390 361.4829