2018 CAD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

289.9832 MRO

YEARLY LOW

160.5347 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

274.2646 MRO

2018 CAD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 289.9832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 160.5347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.4485 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 285.4918 to the December average rate of 265.4504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 289.9832 was down 4.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 302.0548, 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 1,449,916 MRO

2017 Average 1,388,008 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 802,674 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 647,242.58 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

287.4959

263.4462

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to MRO 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 278.2968, compared to 270.2324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.2968

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.2324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 118.3080 MRO (High: 278.8427 / Low: 160.5347). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4260 MRO (High: 272.7023 / Low: 268.2762).

October Spread (Volatile) ±118.3080

November Spread (Stable) ±4.4260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.5063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 282.6108) against the same month in 2017 (average: 273.9787), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6321 (+3.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 282.6108

2017 Avg (February) 273.9787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	288.7174	281.9835	285.4918
February	289.9832	277.3547	282.6108
March	277.4368	271.7146	275.1169
April	283.2692	275.6865	279.0172
May	278.7075	273.2261	276.3678
June	275.0745	267.0487	271.1761
July	273.5351	268.0749	271.1941
August	276.6359	270.7025	273.3788
September	278.4940	270.9575	274.1627
October	278.8427	160.5347	266.6565
November	272.7023	268.2762	270.5521
December	270.4648	261.6220	265.4504