2017 CAD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0374 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.9672 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0055 AUD

2017 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.0374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.9672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0702 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0152 to the December average rate of 1.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0374 was down 2.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0694, 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 5,187 AUD

2016 Average 5,078 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,836 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.16 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0331

0.9755

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AUD 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 0.9937, compared to 1.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0432 AUD (High: 1.0354 / Low: 0.9922). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 AUD (High: 1.0119 / Low: 0.9965).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+0.31%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0245

2016 Avg (December) 1.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0354	0.9922	1.0152
February	1.0106	0.9828	0.9954
March	0.9863	0.9699	0.9803
April	1.0018	0.9764	0.9869
May	0.9987	0.9672	0.9897
June	1.0043	0.9817	0.9948
July	1.0215	0.9970	1.0094
August	1.0119	0.9965	1.0023
September	1.0298	1.0096	1.0205
October	1.0293	1.0126	1.0191
November	1.0352	1.0118	1.0283
December	1.0374	1.0140	1.0245