2018 CAD to XCD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2045 XCD

YEARLY LOW

1.9805 XCD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0859 XCD

2018 CAD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.2045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.9805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2240 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1741 to the December average rate of 2.0095, 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 2.2045 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2320, 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 11,022 XCD

2017 Average 10,422 XCD

Yearly Trough Low 9,903 XCD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,119.81 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1906

1.9930

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XCD 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 2.1157, compared to 2.0562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1157

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0990 XCD (High: 2.2045 / Low: 2.1055). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 XCD (High: 2.0644 / Low: 2.0310).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0990

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

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 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.1491) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0866 (+4.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.1491

2017 Avg (February) 2.0625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1963	2.1523	2.1741
February	2.2045	2.1055	2.1491
March	2.1096	2.0628	2.0905
April	2.1516	2.0929	2.1211
May	2.1158	2.0742	2.0995
June	2.0911	2.0273	2.0598
July	2.0758	2.0379	2.0584
August	2.0942	2.0535	2.0718
September	2.1053	2.0512	2.0745
October	2.1091	2.0538	2.0749
November	2.0644	2.0310	2.0481
December	2.0475	1.9805	2.0095