YEARLY HIGH
1.0339 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9639 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9948 CAD

2017 AUD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.9639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0700 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9852 to the December average rate of 0.9761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0339 was up 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,170 CAD
2016 Average 4,925 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,820 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.98 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0249
0.9677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.0065, compared to 0.9831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0421 CAD (High: 1.0079 / Low: 0.9658). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 CAD (High: 1.0035 / Low: 0.9883).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0421
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.0105) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0648 (+6.86%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.0105
2016 Avg (May) 0.9456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0079 0.9658 0.9852
February 1.0175 0.9895 1.0047
March 1.0310 1.0139 1.0201
April 1.0242 0.9982 1.0133
May 1.0339 1.0013 1.0105
June 1.0187 0.9957 1.0053
July 1.0030 0.9790 0.9908
August 1.0035 0.9883 0.9977
September 0.9905 0.9710 0.9799
October 0.9875 0.9715 0.9813
November 0.9883 0.9660 0.9725
December 0.9862 0.9639 0.9761