YEARLY HIGH
74.7043 CVE
YEARLY LOW
68.6930 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.2806 CVE

2018 CAD to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 74.7043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 68.6930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0113 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.0431 to the December average rate of 72.2508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.7043 was down 6.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.9818, 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 373,522 CVE
2017 Average 377,766 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 343,465 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,056.66 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

74.3851
68.9613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to CVE 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 71.5503, compared to 73.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.5503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.0835 CVE (High: 73.8465 / Low: 70.7631). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5415 CVE (High: 72.6815 / Low: 71.1400).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.0835
July Spread (Stable) ±1.5415

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 1.8674 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 73.4228) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.2386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8158 (-1.10%).

2018 Avg (August) 73.4228
2017 Avg (August) 74.2386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.4667 71.5288 73.0431
February 72.4142 70.5164 71.2807
March 70.7074 68.6930 69.4133
April 71.3619 69.6379 70.7929
May 73.8707 71.3662 72.5586
June 73.2906 71.0930 72.2134
July 72.6815 71.1400 72.0377
August 74.7043 72.4633 73.4228
September 74.2187 72.0558 72.7800
October 74.6727 72.9399 73.9331
November 74.3307 72.6040 73.6413
December 73.8465 70.7631 72.2508