2015 USD to CAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the USD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.3960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.1643.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2317 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2088 to the December average rate of 1.3714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3960 was up 19.87% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2351, compared to 1.3219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0868 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1074 CAD (High: 1.2717 / Low: 1.1643). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 CAD (High: 1.3408 / Low: 1.3183).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.3714) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2168 (+18.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2717 | 1.1643 | 1.2088 |
| February | 1.2700 | 1.2401 | 1.2512 |
| March | 1.2792 | 1.2442 | 1.2616 |
| April | 1.2633 | 1.2028 | 1.2353 |
| May | 1.2457 | 1.1975 | 1.2182 |
| June | 1.2511 | 1.2237 | 1.2354 |
| July | 1.3068 | 1.2539 | 1.2837 |
| August | 1.3308 | 1.2996 | 1.3143 |
| September | 1.3408 | 1.3183 | 1.3270 |
| October | 1.3274 | 1.2893 | 1.3067 |
| November | 1.3372 | 1.3070 | 1.3282 |
| December | 1.3960 | 1.3350 | 1.3714 |