YEARLY HIGH
2.4960 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.7271 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0952 LTL

2017 CAD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.4960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.7271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7688 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0765 to the December average rate of 0.7839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4960 was up 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4918, 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 12,480 LTL
2016 Average 11,654 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 3,636 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,844.16 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5807
0.5678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to LTL 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 1.3978, compared to 0.7927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.7379 LTL (High: 2.4960 / Low: 0.7580). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 LTL (High: 0.7887 / Low: 0.7756).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7379
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.4995) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7256 (-32.61%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.4995
2016 Avg (February) 2.2251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4827 0.7517 2.0765
February 2.4960 0.7580 1.4995
March 2.4490 2.3817 2.4130
April 2.4199 0.7320 0.9107
May 0.7455 0.7271 0.7355
June 0.7715 0.7394 0.7514
July 0.8043 0.7696 0.7877
August 0.8016 0.7841 0.7934
September 0.8259 0.8011 0.8134
October 0.8031 0.7756 0.7939
November 0.7887 0.7756 0.7839
December 0.7958 0.7764 0.7839