2018 CAD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

91.3012 JPY

YEARLY LOW

80.3441 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

85.1980 JPY

2018 CAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 91.3012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 80.3441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9571 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.2655 to the December average rate of 83.3988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 91.3012 was up 0.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.2441, 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 456,506 JPY

2017 Average 432,410 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 401,721 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,785.48 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.9926

81.2681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to JPY 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 85.1060, compared to 85.2899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.1060

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.2899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 6.1589 JPY (High: 89.2375 / Low: 83.0786). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8878 JPY (High: 85.8990 / Low: 84.0112).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.1589

July Spread (Stable) ±1.8878

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.8074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 89.2655) against the same month in 2017 (average: 87.0546), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2109 (+2.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 89.2655

2017 Avg (January) 87.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	91.3012	88.1385	89.2655
February	89.2375	83.0786	85.8026
March	83.4326	80.9182	81.9951
April	85.2993	81.9211	84.4542
May	86.8754	83.1975	85.2024
June	85.0917	82.4484	83.9163
July	85.8990	84.0112	84.8413
August	86.5483	84.1030	85.0928
September	88.6495	83.9913	86.0087
October	88.9337	85.2878	86.5406
November	86.6989	84.7001	85.8573
December	86.0555	80.3441	83.3988