YEARLY HIGH
38.0730 GMD
YEARLY LOW
31.7614 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3410 GMD

2017 CAD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 38.0730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 31.7614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3116 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9587 to the December average rate of 37.2553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.0730 was up 11.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.1340, 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 190,365 GMD
2016 Average 158,674 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 158,807 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,558.23 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.9028
32.5092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to GMD 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 33.6984, compared to 36.9835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.6984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.7224 GMD (High: 33.4838 / Low: 31.7614). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5639 GMD (High: 37.3269 / Low: 36.7630).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7224
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2808 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 37.4533) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.5474), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9059 (+15.07%).

2017 Avg (September) 37.4533
2016 Avg (September) 32.5474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.4838 31.7614 32.9587
February 34.1983 33.1867 33.7055
March 33.9690 33.0357 33.4247
April 34.2033 33.1223 33.6451
May 34.4035 33.2708 33.9079
June 35.5333 34.0564 34.5485
July 36.9797 35.4211 36.2520
August 36.9530 35.6530 36.4255
September 38.0730 36.9478 37.4533
October 38.0590 36.6292 37.3678
November 37.3269 36.7630 37.1472
December 37.9238 36.9069 37.2553