YEARLY HIGH
1.0839 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9352 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0057 AUD

2013 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 1.0839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.9352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1487 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9605 to the December average rate of 1.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0839 was up 7.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,419 AUD
2012 Average 4,832 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,676 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 743.42 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0756
0.9322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AUD 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 0.9717, compared to 1.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0553 AUD (High: 1.0512 / Low: 0.9959). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 AUD (High: 0.9700 / Low: 0.9518).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0553
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.0491) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0918 (+9.59%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.0491
2012 Avg (July) 0.9573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9700 0.9518 0.9605
February 0.9738 0.9491 0.9613
March 0.9549 0.9352 0.9442
April 0.9567 0.9352 0.9463
May 1.0069 0.9605 0.9895
June 1.0512 0.9959 1.0287
July 1.0839 1.0323 1.0491
August 1.0829 1.0534 1.0637
September 1.0645 1.0295 1.0405
October 1.0323 0.9984 1.0140
November 1.0407 1.0074 1.0239
December 1.0612 1.0285 1.0474