2017 USD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3753 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.2108 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2980 CAD

2017 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD 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 September 11, dropping to 1.2108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1645 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3213 to the December average rate of 1.2758, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3753 was down 5.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4572, 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 6,876 CAD

2016 Average 6,626 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 6,054 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 822.26 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3726

1.2165

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.3341, compared to 1.2619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3341

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0561 CAD (High: 1.2994 / Low: 1.2432). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 CAD (High: 1.3507 / Low: 1.3297).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0561

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

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: 1.2943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0653 (+5.04%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.3596

2016 Avg (May) 1.2943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3444	1.3039	1.3213
February	1.3313	1.3019	1.3104
March	1.3507	1.3297	1.3383
April	1.3661	1.3244	1.3440
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