YEARLY HIGH
57.4552 INR
YEARLY LOW
49.6699 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.7490 INR

2018 CAD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 57.4552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 49.6699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7853 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1998 to the December average rate of 52.6049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.4552 was up 8.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.8528, 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 287,276 INR
2017 Average 250,999 INR
Yearly Trough Low 248,349 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,926.34 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.1618
49.6844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to INR 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 51.4030, compared to 54.0949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.0949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.5414 INR (High: 56.0067 / Low: 52.4653). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0390 INR (High: 52.8166 / Low: 51.7776).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5414
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.0923 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 56.5387) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.6512), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8874 (+9.46%).

2018 Avg (October) 56.5387
2017 Avg (October) 51.6512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.7462 50.5512 51.1998
February 52.1214 50.8311 51.2506
March 50.7764 49.6699 50.3075
April 52.2928 50.4483 51.5403
May 53.3117 51.8530 52.4588
June 52.2000 50.9308 51.6611
July 52.8166 51.7776 52.3062
August 54.7200 52.5364 53.3118
September 56.4888 54.3327 55.3616
October 57.4552 55.7359 56.5387
November 56.0067 52.4653 54.4463
December 54.1250 50.9826 52.6049