YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0055 CAD

2016 YER to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0068 was up 4.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 CAD
2015 Average 30 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 25 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.83 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0067
0.0050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0011 CAD (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0050). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0053).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0066) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+17.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0066
2015 Avg (January) 0.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
February 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
March 0.0063 0.0060 0.0061
April 0.0061 0.0050 0.0054
May 0.0053 0.0050 0.0052
June 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
July 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
August 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
September 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
October 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
November 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
December 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053