YEARLY HIGH
0.7581 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6844 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7232 CAD

2018 AWG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6943 to the December average rate of 0.7472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7581 was down 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7640, 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 3,790 CAD
2017 Average 3,615 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,422 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.45 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7524
0.6890
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 0.7147, compared to 0.7317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0337 CAD (High: 0.7181 / Low: 0.6844). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 CAD (High: 0.7391 / Low: 0.7271).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7472) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+4.73%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7472
2017 Avg (December) 0.7134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7015 0.6873 0.6943
February 0.7181 0.6844 0.7023
March 0.7340 0.7177 0.7243
April 0.7275 0.7020 0.7136
May 0.7289 0.7126 0.7198
June 0.7457 0.7220 0.7338
July 0.7415 0.7252 0.7340
August 0.7342 0.7199 0.7277
September 0.7350 0.7130 0.7246
October 0.7308 0.7119 0.7236
November 0.7391 0.7271 0.7330
December 0.7581 0.7333 0.7472