2018 CAD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.4808 ETB

YEARLY LOW

20.6682 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.3530 ETB

2018 CAD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 22.4808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 20.6682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8126 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0843 to the December average rate of 20.9657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.4808 was up 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.7973, 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 112,404 ETB

2017 Average 92,521 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 103,341 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,062.98 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.1962

20.8538

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to ETB 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 21.5292, compared to 21.1768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.0014 ETB (High: 22.4808 / Low: 21.4794). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3337 ETB (High: 21.1517 / Low: 20.8180).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0014

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3337

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 0.5981 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 21.8696) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.3008), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5687 (+26.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 21.8696

2017 Avg (February) 17.3008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.3746	21.7905	22.0843
February	22.4808	21.4794	21.8696
March	21.5136	20.9646	21.2715
April	21.8916	21.2494	21.5677
May	21.5509	21.1353	21.3775
June	21.3314	20.6712	21.0049
July	21.1517	20.8180	20.9991
August	21.4207	20.9475	21.1886
September	21.6305	20.9048	21.2852
October	21.7019	21.0593	21.4046
November	21.4245	21.0663	21.2175
December	21.3067	20.6682	20.9657