YEARLY HIGH
7.1348 SVC
YEARLY LOW
6.4152 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7532 SVC

2018 CAD to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 7.1348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.4152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7196 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0375 to the December average rate of 6.5061, 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 7.1348 was down 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.2616, 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 35,674 SVC
2017 Average 33,732 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 32,076 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,597.81 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.0907
6.4529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SVC 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 6.8500, compared to 6.6564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3167 SVC (High: 7.1348 / Low: 6.8181). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1066 SVC (High: 6.6829 / Low: 6.5763).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3167
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1066

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1920 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6.9596) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.6782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2814 (+4.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 6.9596
2017 Avg (February) 6.6782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1032 6.9535 7.0375
February 7.1348 6.8181 6.9596
March 6.8314 6.6682 6.7676
April 6.9652 6.7820 6.8666
May 6.8568 6.7175 6.7982
June 6.7853 6.5656 6.6703
July 6.7182 6.6030 6.6650
August 6.7850 6.6454 6.7051
September 6.8181 6.6415 6.7178
October 6.8278 6.6502 6.7162
November 6.6829 6.5763 6.6279
December 6.6307 6.4152 6.5061