2017 CAD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8259 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.7271 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7712 USD

2017 CAD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.8259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.7271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0988 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7569 to the December average rate of 0.7839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8259 was up 3.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7979, 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 4,129 USD

2016 Average 3,776 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,636 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 493.78 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8212

0.7278

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CAD to USD 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 0.7497, compared to 0.7927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7497

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0347 USD (High: 0.8043 / Low: 0.7696). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 USD (High: 0.7521 / Low: 0.7403).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.8134) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0495 (+6.48%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.8134

2016 Avg (September) 0.7639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7669	0.7438	0.7569
February	0.7681	0.7511	0.7632
March	0.7521	0.7403	0.7472
April	0.7550	0.7320	0.7441
May	0.7455	0.7271	0.7355
June	0.7715	0.7394	0.7514
July	0.8043	0.7696	0.7877
August	0.8016	0.7841	0.7934
September	0.8259	0.8011	0.8134
October	0.8031	0.7756	0.7939
November	0.7887	0.7756	0.7839
December	0.7958	0.7764	0.7839