YEARLY HIGH
11.3636 SCR
YEARLY LOW
9.6761 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4761 SCR

2017 CAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 11.3636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 9.6761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6875 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1258 to the December average rate of 10.9191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.3636 was up 1.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.1848, 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 56,818 SCR
2016 Average 50,112 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 48,381 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,437.43 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.1980
9.8495
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 10.0943, compared to 10.8580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.7430 SCR (High: 10.9552 / Low: 10.2122). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2925 SCR (High: 11.0221 / Low: 10.7296).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7430
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 11.0856) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.1217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9639 (+9.52%).

2017 Avg (September) 11.0856
2016 Avg (September) 10.1217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4051 9.7270 10.1258
February 10.4543 10.0182 10.2639
March 10.2401 9.6761 10.0611
April 10.3245 9.7851 10.0307
May 10.1661 9.7347 9.9619
June 10.4901 9.8824 10.1222
July 10.9552 10.2122 10.6637
August 10.9295 10.3726 10.7709
September 11.3636 10.9479 11.0856
October 11.0221 10.7296 10.8744
November 11.0999 10.3947 10.8341
December 11.1753 10.5498 10.9191