YEARLY HIGH
1.8290 TOP
YEARLY LOW
1.6794 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7464 TOP

2017 CAD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 1.8290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 1.6794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1496 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7420 to the December average rate of 1.7934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8290 was up 2.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7781, 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 9,145 TOP
2016 Average 8,503 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 8,397 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 747.93 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8093
1.6940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to TOP 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 1.7161, compared to 1.7766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0764 TOP (High: 1.7937 / Low: 1.7173). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 TOP (High: 1.7243 / Low: 1.6835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0764
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.7997) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0817 (+4.76%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.7997
2016 Avg (September) 1.7180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7602 1.7161 1.7420
February 1.7607 1.6884 1.7244
March 1.7310 1.6794 1.7085
April 1.7335 1.6870 1.7089
May 1.7243 1.6835 1.7036
June 1.7367 1.6922 1.7094
July 1.7976 1.7284 1.7614
August 1.7937 1.7173 1.7485
September 1.8290 1.7648 1.7997
October 1.8028 1.7384 1.7766
November 1.8028 1.7618 1.7798
December 1.8162 1.7753 1.7934