YEARLY HIGH
16823.6140 STD
YEARLY LOW
15406.8696 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16264.4130 STD

2024 CAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the CAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 16823.6140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 15406.8696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1416.7444 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16606.2228 to the December average rate of 15624.8015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 16823.6140 was down 3.34% compared to the 2023 peak of 17405.6871, 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 84,118,070 STD
2023 Average 83,681,308 STD
Yearly Trough Low 77,034,348 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,083,721.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

16704.3649
15526.6594
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 16403.5040, compared to 16125.3221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 278.1819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16403.5040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16125.3221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 522.0345 STD (High: 16511.7641 / Low: 15989.7295). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 161.6929 STD (High: 16385.9777 / Low: 16224.2848).

October Spread (Volatile) ±522.0345
May Spread (Stable) ±161.6929

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 310.5058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -310.5058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 16606.2228) against the same month in 2023 (average: 17007.7737), the exchange rate shifted by -401.5509 (-2.36%).

2024 Avg (January) 16606.2228
2023 Avg (January) 17007.7737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16823.6140 16473.3716 16606.2228
February 16647.2166 16410.4158 16511.6590
March 16562.1581 16353.0146 16455.3668
April 16475.1499 16121.1157 16287.7443
May 16385.9777 16224.2848 16302.7114
June 16360.1467 16172.6003 16257.3197
July 16365.0853 16079.7688 16246.4815
August 16569.0919 16050.2907 16305.0179
September 16602.3762 16371.2776 16446.3543
October 16511.7641 15989.7295 16193.9700
November 16105.6061 15801.0141 15935.3073
December 15900.1256 15406.8696 15624.8015