2018 CAD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 473.6874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 424.4900.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.1974 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 466.4357 to the December average rate of 431.2209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 473.6874 was down 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 479.3565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CAD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 453.1169, compared to 440.4455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6714 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 19.2502 SOS (High: 472.8732 / Low: 453.6229). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1407 SOS (High: 442.6153 / Low: 435.4747).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 12.4980 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 466.4357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 437.3575), the exchange rate shifted by +29.0782 (+6.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 473.6874 | 458.0176 | 466.4357 |
| February | 472.8732 | 453.6229 | 461.8881 |
| March | 456.6570 | 442.8705 | 449.3901 |
| April | 459.9537 | 445.4308 | 453.3563 |
| May | 453.2911 | 441.1526 | 447.9169 |
| June | 447.7544 | 430.9614 | 439.7142 |
| July | 445.2099 | 436.9087 | 440.4220 |
| August | 448.5872 | 439.1311 | 443.2954 |
| September | 450.3966 | 439.0960 | 443.9157 |
| October | 451.4313 | 439.6936 | 444.8096 |
| November | 442.6153 | 435.4747 | 439.0094 |
| December | 439.0874 | 424.4900 | 431.2209 |