YEARLY HIGH
0.1106 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0863 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0986 CAD

2018 NAD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.1106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.0863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1020 to the December average rate of 0.0945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1106 was up 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 553 CAD
2017 Average 488 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 431 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.36 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1111
0.0872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.1041, compared to 0.0930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0090 CAD (High: 0.0985 / Low: 0.0895). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 CAD (High: 0.1106 / Low: 0.1078).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1091) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+5.17%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1091
2017 Avg (March) 0.1037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1050 0.0995 0.1020
February 0.1098 0.1028 0.1064
March 0.1106 0.1078 0.1091
April 0.1090 0.1032 0.1053
May 0.1051 0.1003 0.1029
June 0.1027 0.0952 0.0992
July 0.1000 0.0952 0.0976
August 0.0985 0.0895 0.0932
September 0.0923 0.0863 0.0892
October 0.0919 0.0872 0.0898
November 0.0970 0.0905 0.0936
December 0.0970 0.0931 0.0945