YEARLY HIGH
1.6141 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.4783 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5306 CAD

2018 EUR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.6141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 1.4783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1357 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5166 to the December average rate of 1.5303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6141 was up 5.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5341, 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 8,070 CAD
2017 Average 7,327 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,392 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 678.73 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6045
1.4866
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 1.5470, compared to 1.5142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0694 CAD (High: 1.5681 / Low: 1.4987). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 CAD (High: 1.5455 / Low: 1.5218).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0694
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.5946) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1631 (+11.39%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.5946
2017 Avg (March) 1.4315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5340 1.4861 1.5166
February 1.5673 1.5337 1.5527
March 1.6141 1.5746 1.5946
April 1.5877 1.5505 1.5641
May 1.5407 1.5032 1.5218
June 1.5560 1.5118 1.5323
July 1.5455 1.5218 1.5354
August 1.5160 1.4817 1.5054
September 1.5329 1.4897 1.5179
October 1.5119 1.4783 1.4964
November 1.5134 1.4868 1.4999
December 1.5681 1.4987 1.5303