YEARLY HIGH
0.7640 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6740 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7229 CAD

2017 AWG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.7640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.6740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0901 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7346 to the December average rate of 0.7134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7640 was down 5.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,820 CAD
2016 Average 3,695 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,370 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.26 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7621
0.6779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.7414, compared to 0.7045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0311 CAD (High: 0.7236 / Low: 0.6925). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 CAD (High: 0.7504 / Low: 0.7387).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.7551) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0330 (+4.57%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.7551
2016 Avg (May) 0.7221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7497 0.7244 0.7346
February 0.7395 0.7233 0.7278
March 0.7504 0.7387 0.7435
April 0.7589 0.7358 0.7465
May 0.7640 0.7452 0.7551
June 0.7513 0.7219 0.7408
July 0.7236 0.6925 0.7074
August 0.7145 0.6944 0.7036
September 0.6966 0.6740 0.6849
October 0.7200 0.6954 0.7037
November 0.7216 0.7096 0.7139
December 0.7206 0.7015 0.7134