YEARLY HIGH
1.5341 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.3825 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4649 CAD

2017 EUR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.5341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.3825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1516 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4048 to the December average rate of 1.5107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5341 was down 3.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,670 CAD
2016 Average 7,332 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,912 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.83 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5223
1.3828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to CAD 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 1.4449, compared to 1.4848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0766 CAD (High: 1.4884 / Low: 1.4118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 CAD (High: 1.5246 / Low: 1.5003).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0766
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.4984) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+3.23%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.4984
2016 Avg (November) 1.4515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4253 1.3943 1.4048
February 1.4087 1.3825 1.3945
March 1.4540 1.4068 1.4315
April 1.4884 1.4118 1.4403
May 1.5171 1.4886 1.5038
June 1.5224 1.4741 1.4948
July 1.4825 1.4503 1.4647
August 1.5019 1.4763 1.4899
September 1.4767 1.4466 1.4648
October 1.5125 1.4673 1.4804
November 1.5341 1.4758 1.4984
December 1.5246 1.5003 1.5107