YEARLY HIGH
877.5101 KRW
YEARLY LOW
816.0115 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
849.0132 KRW

2018 CAD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 877.5101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 816.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.4986 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 857.4916 to the December average rate of 835.4177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 877.5101 was down 6.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 933.6150, 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 4,387,550 KRW
2017 Average 4,358,363 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,080,057 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307,493.03 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

874.2535
824.7995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to KRW 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 842.4420, compared to 855.5844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.1424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 842.4420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 855.5844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 33.4845 KRW (High: 877.5101 / Low: 844.0255). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.3166 KRW (High: 860.4867 / Low: 847.1701).

February Spread (Volatile) ±33.4845
July Spread (Stable) ±13.3166

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 29.6115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.6115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 858.5322) against the same month in 2017 (average: 871.4475), the exchange rate shifted by -12.9153 (-1.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 858.5322
2017 Avg (February) 871.4475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 870.2606 848.0819 857.4916
February 877.5101 844.0255 858.5322
March 843.9379 816.6241 828.9207
April 851.7412 823.4784 839.1278
May 843.3052 826.7905 836.2496
June 848.0581 823.4637 834.3300
July 860.4867 847.1701 854.6112
August 866.9264 853.5735 859.5627
September 869.4410 849.3782 859.7340
October 877.4600 863.2247 870.1323
November 863.2364 842.1547 854.0486
December 846.3330 816.0115 835.4177