YEARLY HIGH
1.1939 BND
YEARLY LOW
1.0049 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0855 BND

2018 CAD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1.1939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1890 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0632 to the December average rate of 1.1670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1939 was up 7.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1112, 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 5,969 BND
2017 Average 5,321 BND
Yearly Trough Low 5,025 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 944.77 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1820
1.0026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BND 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 1.0513, compared to 1.1198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1544 BND (High: 1.1939 / Low: 1.0395). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 BND (High: 1.0730 / Low: 1.0531).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1544
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1118 (+10.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1670
2017 Avg (December) 1.0552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0730 1.0531 1.0632
February 1.0692 1.0307 1.0496
March 1.0343 1.0049 1.0175
April 1.0437 1.0165 1.0334
May 1.1333 1.0309 1.0500
June 1.1643 1.0126 1.0938
July 1.1607 1.0249 1.0814
August 1.1708 1.0485 1.1545
September 1.1699 1.0548 1.1349
October 1.1008 1.0515 1.0813
November 1.1872 1.0386 1.0997
December 1.1939 1.0395 1.1670