YEARLY HIGH
420.1045 SYP
YEARLY LOW
377.6737 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
397.5107 SYP

2018 CAD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 420.1045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 377.6737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.4308 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 414.3374 to the December average rate of 382.9371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 420.1045 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 425.3277, 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 2,100,523 SYP
2017 Average 1,297,254 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,888,369 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,153.96 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

417.4774
379.7971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SYP 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 403.1715, compared to 391.8499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.3216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 403.1715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 391.8499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 18.8829 SYP (High: 420.1045 / Low: 401.2216). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3825 SYP (High: 393.4016 / Low: 387.0192).

February Spread (Volatile) ±18.8829
November Spread (Stable) ±6.3825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.1606 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 409.5254) against the same month in 2017 (average: 163.5791), the exchange rate shifted by +245.9463 (+150.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 409.5254
2017 Avg (February) 163.5791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 418.4799 410.1834 414.3374
February 420.1045 401.2216 409.5254
March 402.0065 393.0771 398.3648
April 410.0076 398.8083 404.1846
May 403.1863 395.2876 400.0805
June 398.4828 386.3205 392.5360
July 395.5791 388.3692 392.2771
August 399.0763 391.3073 394.8216
September 401.4482 390.8846 395.3515
October 401.9033 391.3780 395.4247
November 393.4016 387.0192 390.2874
December 390.1611 377.6737 382.9371