YEARLY HIGH
86.4434 VUV
YEARLY LOW
80.3869 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.2595 VUV

2018 CAD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 86.4434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 80.3869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0566 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.6627 to the December average rate of 82.4136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 86.4434 was up 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 86.0369, 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 432,217 VUV
2017 Average 412,130 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 401,934 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,282.90 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

85.6098
81.1903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to VUV 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 83.0633, compared to 83.4558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.0633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.4558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.3145 VUV (High: 85.3510 / Low: 82.0365). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3529 VUV (High: 83.3385 / Low: 81.9856).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3145
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3529

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8989 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 85.2415) against the same month in 2017 (average: 83.8006), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4408 (+1.72%).

2018 Avg (October) 85.2415
2017 Avg (October) 83.8006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.5027 83.5280 84.6627
February 85.3510 82.0365 83.4575
March 82.6683 80.3869 81.5586
April 84.0440 81.9202 83.0886
May 84.8309 82.4846 83.6585
June 83.1434 80.9501 81.9539
July 83.3385 81.9856 82.6715
August 84.0753 82.4434 83.1757
September 84.5217 82.3495 83.2846
October 86.4434 84.4477 85.2415
November 85.0051 83.1551 83.9479
December 83.8050 81.2484 82.4136