2018 CAD to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

145.5789 DJF

YEARLY LOW

130.4629 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

137.2615 DJF

2018 CAD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 145.5789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 130.4629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1160 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.7610 to the December average rate of 132.3719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 145.5789 was down 1.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 147.6424, 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 727,895 DJF

2017 Average 689,432 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 652,315 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,580.01 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

144.8999

131.2330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to DJF 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 139.0748, compared to 135.4482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.0748

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.4482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 7.6807 DJF (High: 145.5789 / Low: 137.8983). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2259 DJF (High: 135.9883 / Low: 133.7624).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.6807

November Spread (Stable) ±2.2259

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 4.2454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 141.2082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 136.5352), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6730 (+3.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 141.2082

2017 Avg (February) 136.5352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.9950	142.2109	143.7610
February	145.5789	137.8983	141.2082
March	138.2266	135.1372	136.9628
April	140.8861	137.0495	138.8300
May	139.5494	136.6131	138.0081
June	137.7307	133.5244	135.6787
July	136.7218	134.2260	135.5417
August	137.9692	135.2532	136.4843
September	138.7017	135.1372	136.6998
October	138.9547	135.2698	136.6837
November	135.9883	133.7624	134.9079
December	134.8536	130.4629	132.3719