YEARLY HIGH
0.6512 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5624 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5886 CAD

2016 TOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.6512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.5624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0888 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6290 to the December average rate of 0.5862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6512 was up 1.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,256 CAD
2015 Average 3,017 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,812 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443.81 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6345
0.5691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.5911, compared to 0.5861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0419 CAD (High: 0.6512 / Low: 0.6092). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 CAD (High: 0.5818 / Low: 0.5697).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0419
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6290) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+3.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6290
2015 Avg (January) 0.6099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6512 0.6092 0.6290
February 0.6206 0.5942 0.6059
March 0.5940 0.5789 0.5867
April 0.5878 0.5624 0.5757
May 0.5817 0.5625 0.5748
June 0.5874 0.5635 0.5745
July 0.5818 0.5697 0.5753
August 0.5835 0.5664 0.5755
September 0.5881 0.5731 0.5821
October 0.6056 0.5835 0.5962
November 0.6153 0.5901 0.6010
December 0.5940 0.5748 0.5862