2017 CAD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17746.3792 STD

YEARLY LOW

15970.5817 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

16741.7175 STD

2017 CAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 17746.3792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 15970.5817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1775.7974 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17466.6236 to the December average rate of 16214.8014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17746.3792 was up 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 17676.7570, 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 88,731,896 STD

2016 Average 83,596,845 STD

Yearly Trough Low 79,852,909 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,878,987.17 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17705.6528

16079.2695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to STD 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 16985.8350, compared to 16497.5999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 488.2351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16985.8350

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16497.5999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 912.1517 STD (High: 17366.2821 / Low: 16454.1304). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 262.2962 STD (High: 16380.4092 / Low: 16118.1130).

April Spread (Volatile) ±912.1517

December Spread (Stable) ±262.2962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 709.3685 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -709.3685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 17570.1209) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16057.5426), the exchange rate shifted by +1512.5783 (+9.42%).

2017 Avg (February) 17570.1209

2016 Avg (February) 16057.5426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17621.4696	17195.4126	17466.6236
February	17746.3792	17305.3105	17570.1209
March	17400.2416	16900.4401	17123.8525
April	17366.2821	16454.1304	17029.7999
May	16518.9207	16174.3959	16320.4315
June	16633.9515	16057.0415	16404.1816
July	16939.3539	16528.8142	16744.2200
August	16622.8368	16252.7593	16458.4441
September	16897.5615	16616.4919	16727.4996
October	16707.6539	16221.3695	16535.0659
November	16495.3143	15970.5817	16305.5686
December	16380.4092	16118.1130	16214.8014