YEARLY HIGH
13.8201 MDL
YEARLY LOW
12.4325 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9676 MDL

2018 CAD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 13.8201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 12.4325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3876 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6339 to the December average rate of 12.7701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.8201 was down 10.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.3636, 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 69,101 MDL
2017 Average 71,054 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 62,163 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,937.99 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.7246
12.6365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to MDL 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 13.0727, compared to 12.8625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.6349 MDL (High: 13.6338 / Low: 12.9989). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2570 MDL (High: 13.0868 / Low: 12.8298).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6349
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4429 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.6339) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.1844), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5504 (-10.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 13.6339
2017 Avg (January) 15.1844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8201 13.5058 13.6339
February 13.6338 12.9989 13.2599
March 12.9682 12.6284 12.8170
April 13.0626 12.7726 12.9096
May 13.1364 12.8065 12.9572
June 13.1062 12.6784 12.8586
July 12.8508 12.5586 12.7271
August 12.9874 12.5718 12.7503
September 13.1716 12.6488 12.9013
October 13.2231 12.9332 13.0591
November 13.0868 12.8298 12.9668
December 12.9516 12.4325 12.7701