YEARLY HIGH
2.0159 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7732 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8420 CAD

2016 XDR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 2.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.7732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2427 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9607 to the December average rate of 1.7980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0159 was up 4.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,079 CAD
2015 Average 8,945 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,866 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,213.62 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9769
1.7817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.8629, compared to 1.8212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0991 CAD (High: 2.0159 / Low: 1.9168). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 CAD (High: 1.8299 / Low: 1.7977).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0991
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0776 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.9607) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2411 (+14.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.9607
2015 Avg (January) 1.7195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0159 1.9168 1.9607
February 1.9592 1.8697 1.9230
March 1.8636 1.8273 1.8454
April 1.8524 1.7759 1.8077
May 1.8465 1.7814 1.8255
June 1.8388 1.7980 1.8151
July 1.8299 1.7977 1.8128
August 1.8416 1.7918 1.8171
September 1.8495 1.7985 1.8317
October 1.8426 1.8080 1.8294
November 1.8577 1.8155 1.8383
December 1.8188 1.7732 1.7980