2018 CAD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6314 BBD

YEARLY LOW

1.4657 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5437 BBD

2018 CAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.6314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1657 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6089 to the December average rate of 1.4871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6314 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6518, 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 8,157 BBD

2017 Average 7,712 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 7,328 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 828.70 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6211

1.4749

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 1.5657, compared to 1.5217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0732 BBD (High: 1.6314 / Low: 1.5582). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 BBD (High: 1.5277 / Low: 1.5029).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

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: 1.5904) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0645 (+4.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5904

2017 Avg (February) 1.5260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6253	1.5928	1.6089
February	1.6314	1.5582	1.5904
March	1.5612	1.5265	1.5471
April	1.5923	1.5488	1.5697
May	1.5658	1.5350	1.5537
June	1.5475	1.5003	1.5244
July	1.5362	1.5082	1.5233
August	1.5498	1.5197	1.5332
September	1.5580	1.5180	1.5352
October	1.5609	1.5199	1.5355
November	1.5277	1.5029	1.5157
December	1.5152	1.4657	1.4871