YEARLY HIGH
1734.0657 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1538.7579 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1633.0698 SOS

2011 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 1734.0657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1538.7579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 195.3078 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1610.7439 to the December average rate of 1585.7959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1734.0657 was up 8.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 1605.3876, 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 8,670,328 SOS
2010 Average 7,565,936 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 7,693,790 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 976,538.76 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1714.5813
1571.4251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SOS 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 1640.9245, compared to 1625.2150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1640.9245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1625.2150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 119.4410 SOS (High: 1670.0698 / Low: 1550.6287). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.1311 SOS (High: 1625.1670 / Low: 1599.0358).

September Spread (Volatile) ±119.4410
January Spread (Stable) ±26.1311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 39.3556 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.3556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 1702.6516) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1532.8301), the exchange rate shifted by +169.8215 (+11.08%).

2011 Avg (July) 1702.6516
2010 Avg (July) 1532.8301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1625.1670 1599.0358 1610.7439
February 1646.7774 1609.3020 1622.5265
March 1657.8375 1617.5520 1640.3648
April 1689.1624 1656.5155 1671.6360
May 1689.1624 1629.0306 1651.9600
June 1669.6005 1628.8436 1648.3158
July 1734.0657 1651.7341 1702.6516
August 1712.1452 1649.9586 1663.2960
September 1670.0698 1550.6287 1625.1829
October 1635.4819 1538.7579 1591.0090
November 1611.7367 1543.6532 1583.3547
December 1608.6082 1549.4161 1585.7959