2017 CAD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6518 BBD

YEARLY LOW

1.4542 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5424 BBD

2017 CAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 1.6518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1.4542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1975 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5141 to the December average rate of 1.5678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6518 was up 3.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5957, 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 8,259 BBD

2016 Average 7,553 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 7,271 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 987.55 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6424

1.4555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BBD 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 1.4994, compared to 1.5854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4994

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0695 BBD (High: 1.6087 / Low: 1.5392). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 BBD (High: 1.5041 / Low: 1.4807).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0695

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.6268) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0991 (+6.48%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.6268

2016 Avg (September) 1.5277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5364	1.4897	1.5141
February	1.5395	1.5023	1.5260
March	1.5041	1.4807	1.4944
April	1.5101	1.4640	1.4882
May	1.4909	1.4542	1.4711
June	1.5429	1.4789	1.5028
July	1.6087	1.5392	1.5754
August	1.6032	1.5682	1.5868
September	1.6518	1.6022	1.6268
October	1.6063	1.5513	1.5877
November	1.5773	1.5512	1.5677
December	1.5916	1.5528	1.5678