YEARLY HIGH
0.6764 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6196 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6536 EUR

2018 CAD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.6764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.6196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0569 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6594 to the December average rate of 0.6536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6764 was down 6.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7233, 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 3,382 EUR
2017 Average 3,415 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,098 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.45 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6724
0.6230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to EUR 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 0.6466, compared to 0.6605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0295 EUR (High: 0.6672 / Low: 0.6377). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 EUR (High: 0.6571 / Low: 0.6470).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6755), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-1.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6683
2017 Avg (October) 0.6755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6729 0.6519 0.6594
February 0.6520 0.6380 0.6441
March 0.6351 0.6196 0.6271
April 0.6449 0.6298 0.6394
May 0.6652 0.6491 0.6572
June 0.6615 0.6427 0.6527
July 0.6571 0.6470 0.6513
August 0.6749 0.6596 0.6643
September 0.6713 0.6524 0.6588
October 0.6764 0.6614 0.6683
November 0.6726 0.6608 0.6667
December 0.6672 0.6377 0.6536