YEARLY HIGH
89.7294 ALL
YEARLY LOW
78.9041 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.3948 ALL

2018 CAD to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 89.7294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 78.9041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8253 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.0612 to the December average rate of 80.6912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 89.7294 was down 8.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 98.4903, 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 448,647 ALL
2017 Average 458,182 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 394,520 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,126.60 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

88.7982
79.9542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to ALL 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 84.0499, compared to 82.7398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.0499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.7398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.0563 ALL (High: 82.9603 / Low: 78.9041). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1791 ALL (High: 83.3363 / Low: 82.1572).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.0563
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.1824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 88.0612) against the same month in 2017 (average: 97.0845), the exchange rate shifted by -9.0232 (-9.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 88.0612
2017 Avg (January) 97.0845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.7294 86.6208 88.0612
February 87.3698 84.1147 85.4769
March 84.2597 80.3813 82.2945
April 83.3363 82.1572 82.6934
May 84.4764 82.4639 83.4267
June 83.9254 81.0901 82.3466
July 82.9163 81.4865 82.1145
August 84.5066 82.8695 83.5044
September 84.8144 82.5698 83.3561
October 85.1340 82.7678 83.6853
November 83.7841 82.1440 83.0870
December 82.9603 78.9041 80.6912