YEARLY HIGH
204.9615 YER
YEARLY LOW
183.4291 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.2676 YER

2018 CAD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 204.9615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 183.4291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5324 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.3506 to the December average rate of 186.1345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 204.9615 was down 0.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 206.7127, 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 1,024,807 YER
2017 Average 964,936 YER
Yearly Trough Low 917,145 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,662.20 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

202.8722
184.6129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to YER 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 196.0713, compared to 190.4639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.0713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.4639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 13.9147 YER (High: 204.9615 / Low: 191.0468). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0656 YER (High: 191.1977 / Low: 188.1321).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.9147
November Spread (Stable) ±3.0656

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 4.6817 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 194.3697) against the same month in 2017 (average: 186.7288), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6409 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 194.3697
2017 Avg (March) 186.7288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.4145 199.0289 201.3506
February 204.1561 195.0637 199.0514
March 204.9615 191.0468 194.3697
April 199.2609 193.7936 196.4382
May 196.1094 192.1076 194.4419
June 193.6599 187.7642 190.7761
July 192.2554 188.7335 190.6813
August 193.9933 190.1903 191.8984
September 195.0243 190.0112 192.1508
October 195.3409 190.2141 192.1943
November 191.1977 188.1321 189.7239
December 189.6668 183.4291 186.1345