YEARLY HIGH
1.0693 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9226 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9961 CAD

2013 AUD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AUD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 1.0693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.9226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1467 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0411 to the December average rate of 0.9548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0693 was down 0.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,346 CAD
2012 Average 5,176 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,613 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 733.41 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0711
0.9283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.0301, compared to 0.9621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0528 CAD (High: 1.0041 / Low: 0.9513). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 CAD (High: 1.0506 / Low: 1.0309).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0528
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.0568) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+2.77%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.0568
2012 Avg (April) 1.0283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0506 1.0309 1.0411
February 1.0537 1.0269 1.0403
March 1.0693 1.0473 1.0592
April 1.0693 1.0452 1.0568
May 1.0412 0.9931 1.0109
June 1.0041 0.9513 0.9723
July 0.9687 0.9226 0.9533
August 0.9493 0.9235 0.9402
September 0.9713 0.9394 0.9611
October 1.0016 0.9687 0.9864
November 0.9927 0.9609 0.9768
December 0.9723 0.9423 0.9548