2016 USD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4572 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.2533 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3253 CAD

2016 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.4572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.2533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2038 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4187 to the December average rate of 1.3353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4572 was up 4.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,286 CAD

2015 Average 6,393 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 6,267 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,019.13 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4323

1.2696

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 1.3311, compared to 1.3196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0731 CAD (High: 1.4572 / Low: 1.3841). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 CAD (High: 1.3542 / Low: 1.3315).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0731

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.4187) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2100 (+17.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.4187

2015 Avg (January) 1.2088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4572	1.3841	1.4187
February	1.4042	1.3518	1.3789
March	1.3441	1.2992	1.3218
April	1.3147	1.2550	1.2832
May	1.3136	1.2533	1.2943
June	1.3098	1.2713	1.2893
July	1.3179	1.2865	1.3030
August	1.3180	1.2800	1.2999
September	1.3214	1.2870	1.3092
October	1.3412	1.3115	1.3249
November	1.3542	1.3315	1.3455
December	1.3577	1.3135	1.3353