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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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
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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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: JanâJun) was 15860.6116, compared to 16014.4143 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulâDec) by a margin of 153.8027 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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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 |