YEARLY HIGH
10.7327 SCR
YEARLY LOW
9.2226 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9583 SCR

2023 CAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 10.7327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 9.2226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5101 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0940 to the December average rate of 10.0198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.7327 was down 9.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 11.9157, 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 53,664 SCR
2022 Average 52,149 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 46,113 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,550.49 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

10.3775
9.6368
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 10.0493, compared to 9.8674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.1036 SCR (High: 10.6230 / Low: 9.5194). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4017 SCR (High: 10.1279 / Low: 9.7262).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1036
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2486 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 10.1032) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.2587), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1555 (-1.52%).

2023 Avg (July) 10.1032
2022 Avg (July) 10.2587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6230 9.5194 10.0940
February 10.6229 9.5487 10.0769
March 10.2988 9.4053 9.8283
April 10.4672 9.6175 9.9997
May 10.4106 9.6525 9.9808
June 10.7314 9.8198 10.3158
July 10.7327 9.7779 10.1032
August 10.1279 9.7262 9.9172
September 10.1314 9.4426 9.6986
October 10.1812 9.2226 9.7196
November 10.1176 9.4665 9.7463
December 10.5926 9.4958 10.0198