YEARLY HIGH
13.3095 SCR
YEARLY LOW
11.2627 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7409 SCR

2013 CAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.3095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 11.2627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0467 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1216 to the December average rate of 11.3371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.3095 was down 10.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.8817, 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 66,547 SCR
2012 Average 68,649 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 56,314 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,233.57 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.3000
11.1587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SCR 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 11.9579, compared to 11.5238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.8274 SCR (High: 12.8234 / Low: 11.9960). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1185 SCR (High: 11.3979 / Low: 11.2795).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8274
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9516 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 13.1216) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.6935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5719 (-4.18%).

2013 Avg (January) 13.1216
2012 Avg (January) 13.6935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3095 12.7605 13.1216
February 12.8234 11.9960 12.5200
March 12.0452 11.3313 11.5684
April 11.6105 11.4354 11.5024
May 11.7326 11.4018 11.5504
June 11.6598 11.2962 11.4847
July 11.7076 11.2627 11.5105
August 11.6742 11.3541 11.5379
September 11.7543 11.3504 11.6177
October 11.8263 11.4833 11.6394
November 11.6784 11.3872 11.5000
December 11.3979 11.2795 11.3371