YEARLY HIGH
1.3753 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4006 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1218 CAD

2017 LTL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.3753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.4006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9746 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6126 to the December average rate of 1.2758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 108.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3753 was up 193.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,876 CAD
2016 Average 2,147 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,003 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,873.17 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4541
0.3199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.9817, compared to 1.2619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.9529 CAD (High: 1.3661 / Low: 0.4132). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 CAD (High: 0.4199 / Low: 0.4083).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9529
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.5062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.3596) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9322 (+218.09%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.3596
2016 Avg (May) 0.4274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3304 0.4028 0.6126
February 1.3192 0.4006 0.9207
March 0.4199 0.4083 0.4144
April 1.3661 0.4132 1.2519
May 1.3753 1.3414 1.3596
June 1.3524 1.2962 1.3310
July 1.2994 1.2432 1.2698
August 1.2753 1.2475 1.2605
September 1.2483 1.2108 1.2295
October 1.2893 1.2451 1.2598
November 1.2893 1.2680 1.2758
December 1.2880 1.2566 1.2758