2018 AUD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0210 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.9135 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9685 CAD

2018 AUD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.9135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1076 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9888 to the December average rate of 0.9629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0210 was down 1.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0339, 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 5,105 CAD

2017 Average 4,974 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 4,567 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 537.81 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0105

0.9172

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 0.9853, compared to 0.9517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9853

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0314 CAD (High: 1.0210 / Low: 0.9896). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 CAD (High: 0.9792 / Low: 0.9647).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0314

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.0028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0201), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-1.70%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.0028

2017 Avg (March) 1.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9994	0.9739	0.9888
February	0.9968	0.9805	0.9894
March	1.0210	0.9896	1.0028
April	0.9907	0.9666	0.9785
May	0.9807	0.9585	0.9691
June	0.9924	0.9731	0.9830
July	0.9792	0.9647	0.9724
August	0.9697	0.9383	0.9558
September	0.9480	0.9272	0.9377
October	0.9338	0.9135	0.9249
November	0.9721	0.9432	0.9566
December	0.9775	0.9568	0.9629