2018 CAD to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4611 AWG

YEARLY LOW

1.3191 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3834 AWG

2018 CAD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.4611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1420 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4404 to the December average rate of 1.3385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4611 was down 1.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4837, 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 7,306 AWG

2017 Average 6,923 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 6,595 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 710.15 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4505

1.3284

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AWG 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 1.3999, compared to 1.3670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0685 AWG (High: 1.4611 / Low: 1.3926). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 AWG (High: 1.3754 / Low: 1.3530).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0685

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

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 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4241) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0501 (+3.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4241

2017 Avg (February) 1.3740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4549	1.4255	1.4404
February	1.4611	1.3926	1.4241
March	1.3934	1.3624	1.3808
April	1.4244	1.3746	1.4016
May	1.4033	1.3719	1.3893
June	1.3850	1.3411	1.3630
July	1.3790	1.3487	1.3624
August	1.3890	1.3620	1.3742
September	1.4026	1.3605	1.3802
October	1.4048	1.3683	1.3821
November	1.3754	1.3530	1.3643
December	1.3637	1.3191	1.3385