YEARLY HIGH
11.5903 NAD
YEARLY LOW
9.0456 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1926 NAD

2018 CAD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 11.5903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 9.0456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5447 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8029 to the December average rate of 10.5847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5903 was up 2.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3302, 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 57,952 NAD
2017 Average 51,317 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 45,228 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,723.34 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4264
8.9628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to NAD 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 9.6146, compared to 10.7707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.0240 NAD (High: 11.1778 / Low: 10.1537). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2282 NAD (High: 9.2739 / Low: 9.0456).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0240
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4516 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 11.2211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5207 (+4.87%).

2018 Avg (September) 11.2211
2017 Avg (September) 10.7004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0502 9.5277 9.8029
February 9.7251 9.1095 9.4073
March 9.2739 9.0456 9.1681
April 9.6922 9.1706 9.4992
May 9.9723 9.5168 9.7232
June 10.5076 9.7326 10.0866
July 10.5036 9.9953 10.2496
August 11.1778 10.1537 10.7439
September 11.5903 10.8318 11.2211
October 11.4739 10.8818 11.1382
November 11.0536 10.3132 10.6866
December 10.7452 10.3115 10.5847