YEARLY HIGH
0.5089 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4480 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4803 CAD

2017 XCD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.5089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.4480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0609 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4889 to the December average rate of 0.4721, 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 0.5089 was down 5.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,544 CAD
2016 Average 2,453 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,240 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5079
0.4501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.4936, compared to 0.4669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0208 CAD (High: 0.4808 / Low: 0.4600). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 CAD (High: 0.4998 / Low: 0.4920).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.5031) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+5.06%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.5031
2016 Avg (May) 0.4789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4975 0.4825 0.4889
February 0.4926 0.4817 0.4849
March 0.4998 0.4920 0.4952
April 0.5055 0.4901 0.4973
May 0.5089 0.4964 0.5031
June 0.5004 0.4796 0.4925
July 0.4808 0.4600 0.4699
August 0.4719 0.4616 0.4664
September 0.4619 0.4480 0.4549
October 0.4770 0.4607 0.4662
November 0.4771 0.4692 0.4721
December 0.4766 0.4650 0.4721