YEARLY HIGH
392.1037 AMD
YEARLY LOW
355.0920 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
372.7349 AMD

2018 CAD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 392.1037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 355.0920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0117 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 388.3294 to the December average rate of 360.3993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 392.1037 was down 1.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 396.4315, 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 1,960,519 AMD
2017 Average 1,860,212 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,775,460 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,058.74 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

391.1224
357.6063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AMD 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 377.4237, compared to 368.0462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 377.4237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 368.0462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 17.5149 AMD (High: 392.1037 / Low: 374.5888). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7165 AMD (High: 391.5030 / Low: 384.7865).

February Spread (Volatile) ±17.5149
January Spread (Stable) ±6.7165

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.1241 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 382.7879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 371.2761), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5118 (+3.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 382.7879
2017 Avg (February) 371.2761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 391.5030 384.7865 388.3294
February 392.1037 374.5888 382.7879
March 375.3216 365.7309 371.6638
April 384.5499 372.1925 377.5713
May 380.9915 371.0283 376.1412
June 374.8596 361.6063 368.0485
July 369.0985 362.1938 366.4710
August 373.8314 366.3198 369.5131
September 376.3547 367.1425 371.3507
October 378.2770 369.0381 372.2708
November 372.4086 364.6988 368.2720
December 367.5291 355.0920 360.3993