YEARLY HIGH
16579.4840 STD
YEARLY LOW
15441.4815 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16063.6111 STD

2019 CAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16579.4840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 15441.4815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1138.0026 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15826.7206 to the December average rate of 16372.6882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16579.4840 was up 0.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 16456.5372, 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 82,897,420 STD
2018 Average 79,693,569 STD
Yearly Trough Low 77,207,407 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,690,012.79 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

16540.6612
15561.7526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to STD 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 15795.2119, compared to 16332.0102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 536.7983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15795.2119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16332.0102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 910.4805 STD (High: 16468.9774 / Low: 15558.4969). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 149.2427 STD (High: 15704.7733 / Low: 15555.5306).

June Spread (Volatile) ±910.4805
May Spread (Stable) ±149.2427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 217.4552 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -217.4552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 16372.6882) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15652.3519), the exchange rate shifted by +720.3363 (+4.60%).

2019 Avg (December) 16372.6882
2018 Avg (December) 15652.3519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16036.0474 15441.4815 15826.7206
February 16069.7120 15813.6667 15946.4467
March 15844.7810 15656.8587 15748.9008
April 15811.4693 15599.3921 15729.5816
May 15704.7733 15555.5306 15643.3283
June 16468.9774 15558.4969 15876.2935
July 16541.4138 16338.7716 16459.0855
August 16330.3441 16135.7313 16241.6303
September 16399.9665 16162.9959 16280.7793
October 16514.0096 16164.8742 16349.6436
November 16404.1465 16206.1610 16288.2346
December 16579.4840 16203.2014 16372.6882