2019 USD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3633 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.3005 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3268 CAD

2019 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the USD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.3633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0628 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3302 to the December average rate of 1.3169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3633 was down 0.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3646, 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 6,816 CAD

2018 Average 6,482 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 6,502 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.00 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3492

1.3064

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 1.3334, compared to 1.3202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3334

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0505 CAD (High: 1.3633 / Low: 1.3127). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 CAD (High: 1.3533 / Low: 1.3404).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

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 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.3302) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0871 (+7.00%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.3302

2018 Avg (January) 1.2431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3633	1.3127	1.3302
February	1.3312	1.3100	1.3201
March	1.3445	1.3286	1.3367
April	1.3495	1.3314	1.3383
May	1.3533	1.3404	1.3457
June	1.3530	1.3092	1.3293
July	1.3196	1.3034	1.3100
August	1.3362	1.3203	1.3275
September	1.3340	1.3147	1.3243
October	1.3338	1.3056	1.3188
November	1.3304	1.3143	1.3237
December	1.3307	1.3005	1.3169