YEARLY HIGH
1.6390 BZD
YEARLY LOW
1.4778 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5519 BZD

2018 CAD to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.6390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1612 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6167 to the December average rate of 1.4990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6390 was down 2.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6728, 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 8,195 BZD
2017 Average 7,756 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,389 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.02 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6285
1.4872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BZD 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 1.5735, compared to 1.5304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0730 BZD (High: 1.6390 / Low: 1.5661). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 BZD (High: 1.5376 / Low: 1.5149).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0730
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.5987) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0648 (+4.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5987
2017 Avg (February) 1.5339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6318 1.5984 1.6167
February 1.6390 1.5661 1.5987
March 1.5691 1.5317 1.5543
April 1.6000 1.5578 1.5774
May 1.5752 1.5431 1.5616
June 1.5586 1.5081 1.5322
July 1.5432 1.5167 1.5308
August 1.5586 1.5264 1.5403
September 1.5662 1.5256 1.5432
October 1.5685 1.5276 1.5429
November 1.5376 1.5149 1.5261
December 1.5278 1.4778 1.4990