2018 CAD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CAD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CAD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 7347.8322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6683.4520.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 664.3802 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7246.6739 to the December average rate of 6807.2860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7347.8322 was down 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 7435.8436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CAD to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7057.6247, compared to 6911.9522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 145.6724 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 336.0563 GNF (High: 7347.8322 / Low: 7011.7759). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 123.8137 GNF (High: 6956.4873 / Low: 6832.6736).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 194.7984 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 7162.7524) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7155.4689), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2835 (+0.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7318.5294 | 7168.7587 | 7246.6739 |
| February | 7347.8322 | 7011.7759 | 7162.7524 |
| March | 7034.0497 | 6869.4424 | 6967.9540 |
| April | 7187.0945 | 6971.5377 | 7079.3726 |
| May | 7060.4667 | 6911.2399 | 7004.2378 |
| June | 6993.2251 | 6773.5737 | 6884.7571 |
| July | 6956.4873 | 6832.6736 | 6892.6649 |
| August | 7016.3527 | 6841.5270 | 6935.8821 |
| September | 7073.5591 | 6868.1920 | 6959.1669 |
| October | 7078.6949 | 6881.4518 | 6972.7758 |
| November | 6966.5900 | 6839.5670 | 6903.9375 |
| December | 6935.9322 | 6683.4520 | 6807.2860 |