YEARLY HIGH
16456.5372 STD
YEARLY LOW
15197.3767 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15937.5130 STD

2018 CAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 16456.5372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 15197.3767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1259.1605 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16244.6936 to the December average rate of 15652.3519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16456.5372 was down 7.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 17746.3792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,282,686 STD
2017 Average 83,681,390 STD
Yearly Trough Low 75,986,883 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,295,802.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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CAD to STD 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 15860.6116, compared to 16014.4143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 153.8027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15860.6116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16014.4143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 521.4159 STD (High: 15948.0280 / Low: 15426.6122). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 260.9832 STD (High: 16079.9618 / Low: 15818.9786).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą521.4159
November Spread (Stable) Âą260.9832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 459.5411 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -459.5411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 16198.7624) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16535.0659), the exchange rate shifted by -336.3035 (-2.03%).

2018 Avg (October) 16198.7624
2017 Avg (October) 16535.0659

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Month High Low Average
January 16448.5167 16035.6787 16244.6936
February 16059.9250 15610.5432 15785.1525
March 15564.1208 15197.3767 15385.1872
April 15807.8572 15425.3621 15647.6435
May 16344.6932 15852.8737 16091.4456
June 16246.6630 15792.7116 16009.5474
July 16128.8300 15848.9187 15987.0790
August 16311.9086 15995.2886 16136.6277
September 16398.5071 15977.0784 16158.4904
October 16456.5372 15997.2457 16198.7624
November 16079.9618 15818.9786 15953.1744
December 15948.0280 15426.6122 15652.3519