2014 USD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1646 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.0636 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1047 CAD

2014 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the USD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.1646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.0636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1011 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0919 to the December average rate of 1.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1646 was up 8.79% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,823 CAD

2013 Average 5,151 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 5,318 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 505.40 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1627

1.0656

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USD 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 1.0966, compared to 1.1127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0525 CAD (High: 1.1160 / Low: 1.0636). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 CAD (High: 1.0979 / Low: 1.0869).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0525

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.1546) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0908 (+8.53%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.1546

2013 Avg (December) 1.0638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1160	1.0636	1.0919
February	1.1137	1.0955	1.1056
March	1.1227	1.1004	1.1109
April	1.1037	1.0895	1.0997
May	1.0978	1.0843	1.0893
June	1.0935	1.0666	1.0823
July	1.0900	1.0640	1.0737
August	1.0979	1.0869	1.0924
September	1.1191	1.0874	1.1011
October	1.1288	1.1121	1.1221
November	1.1427	1.1237	1.1322
December	1.1646	1.1340	1.1546