2018 CAD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8157 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.7328 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7718 USD

2018 CAD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.8157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0829 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8045 to the December average rate of 0.7436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8157 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8259, 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 4,079 USD

2017 Average 3,856 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,664 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.35 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8106

0.7375

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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 0.7828, compared to 0.7608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0366 USD (High: 0.8157 / Low: 0.7791). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 USD (High: 0.7639 / Low: 0.7515).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.7952) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+4.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.7952

2017 Avg (February) 0.7632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8127	0.7964	0.8045
February	0.8157	0.7791	0.7952
March	0.7806	0.7633	0.7735
April	0.7961	0.7744	0.7848
May	0.7829	0.7675	0.7768
June	0.7738	0.7501	0.7622
July	0.7681	0.7541	0.7616
August	0.7749	0.7598	0.7666
September	0.7790	0.7590	0.7676
October	0.7804	0.7599	0.7678
November	0.7639	0.7515	0.7578
December	0.7576	0.7328	0.7436