2018 CAD to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.0923 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |