2018 CAD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0947 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.9794 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0331 AUD

2018 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 1.0947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.9794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1153 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0114 to the December average rate of 1.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0947 was up 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0374, 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 5,474 AUD

2017 Average 5,028 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,897 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 576.65 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0896

0.9889

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 1.0151, compared to 1.0511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0345 AUD (High: 1.0658 / Low: 1.0313). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 AUD (High: 1.0366 / Low: 1.0213).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.0812) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0622 (+6.10%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.0812

2017 Avg (October) 1.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0267	1.0006	1.0114
February	1.0198	1.0032	1.0107
March	1.0105	0.9794	0.9973
April	1.0345	1.0094	1.0220
May	1.0433	1.0197	1.0319
June	1.0276	1.0077	1.0173
July	1.0366	1.0213	1.0284
August	1.0658	1.0313	1.0463
September	1.0785	1.0549	1.0665
October	1.0947	1.0709	1.0812
November	1.0602	1.0288	1.0454
December	1.0452	1.0230	1.0386