YEARLY HIGH
1627.3965 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1053.4456 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1369.1440 SOS

2013 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1627.3965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1053.4456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 573.9508 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1611.9814 to the December average rate of 1095.8842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1627.3965 was down 2.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 1674.6287, 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 8,136,982 SOS
2012 Average 8,111,734 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,267,228 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,869,754.13 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1663.5911
1044.2745
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 1519.2123, compared to 1219.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 300.1366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1519.2123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1219.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 97.5313 SOS (High: 1505.2128 / Low: 1407.6815). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3135 SOS (High: 1244.4366 / Low: 1223.1231).

May Spread (Volatile) ±97.5313
September Spread (Stable) ±21.3135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 72.0330 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -72.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1611.9814) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1606.6057), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3757 (+0.33%).

2013 Avg (January) 1611.9814
2012 Avg (January) 1606.6057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1627.3965 1583.0178 1611.9814
February 1618.8833 1531.3898 1580.8883
March 1580.2425 1516.5011 1552.3436
April 1551.5454 1493.6009 1521.5717
May 1505.2128 1407.6815 1460.2609
June 1420.1170 1333.6478 1388.2279
July 1352.7242 1320.7416 1334.6392
August 1326.3528 1239.4319 1285.3979
September 1244.4366 1223.1231 1236.2449
October 1220.6631 1174.5092 1198.5522
November 1178.9047 1131.5697 1163.7359
December 1131.2300 1053.4456 1095.8842