2018 CAD to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |