2018 CAD to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5656 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.5253 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5443 XDR

2018 CAD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.5656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5594 to the December average rate of 0.5345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5656 was down 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5797, 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 2,828 XDR

2017 Average 2,780 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,626 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.50 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5621

0.5298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XDR 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 0.5441, compared to 0.5446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5441

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0216 XDR (High: 0.5604 / Low: 0.5388). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 XDR (High: 0.5493 / Low: 0.5412).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5594) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5601), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5594

2017 Avg (January) 0.5601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5656	0.5547	0.5594
February	0.5604	0.5388	0.5474
March	0.5398	0.5254	0.5325
April	0.5464	0.5325	0.5413
May	0.5493	0.5412	0.5449
June	0.5456	0.5326	0.5390
July	0.5470	0.5377	0.5422
August	0.5529	0.5443	0.5480
September	0.5568	0.5417	0.5476
October	0.5588	0.5467	0.5504
November	0.5486	0.5400	0.5449
December	0.5452	0.5253	0.5345