YEARLY HIGH
1.8826 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7250 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7991 CAD

2017 XDR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.8826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.7250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1576 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7854 to the December average rate of 1.8060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8826 was down 6.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,413 CAD
2016 Average 9,209 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,625 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 788.24 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8818
1.7347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.8189, compared to 1.7792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0771 CAD (High: 1.8730 / Low: 1.7959). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 CAD (High: 1.8826 / Low: 1.8525).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0771
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

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 0.0691 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.8695) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0440 (+2.41%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.8695
2016 Avg (May) 1.8255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8073 1.7682 1.7854
February 1.8025 1.7644 1.7759
March 1.8301 1.7945 1.8127
April 1.8730 1.7959 1.8293
May 1.8826 1.8525 1.8695
June 1.8748 1.8036 1.8408
July 1.8054 1.7458 1.7717
August 1.7958 1.7606 1.7787
September 1.7634 1.7250 1.7470
October 1.8132 1.7571 1.7755
November 1.8250 1.7796 1.7965
December 1.8212 1.7853 1.8060