YEARLY HIGH
616.9275 SOS
YEARLY LOW
439.9384 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
529.2452 SOS

2015 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 616.9275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 439.9384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 176.9891 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 592.4424 to the December average rate of 449.2283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 616.9275 was down 42.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 1065.3601, 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 3,084,638 SOS
2014 Average 4,126,858 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,199,692 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 884,945.60 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

606.7638
434.9069
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 569.4834, compared to 489.0070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 80.4764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 569.4834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 489.0070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 61.6023 SOS (High: 616.9275 / Low: 555.3253). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.3216 SOS (High: 566.0076 / Low: 555.6859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±61.6023
February Spread (Stable) ±10.3216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 32.6453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.6453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 592.4424) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1012.4776), the exchange rate shifted by -420.0352 (-41.49%).

2015 Avg (January) 592.4424
2014 Avg (January) 1012.4776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 616.9275 555.3253 592.4424
February 566.0076 555.6859 560.8914
March 566.1051 551.6415 556.5852
April 583.8983 551.7334 567.6881
May 585.3858 561.2487 574.2972
June 572.0891 556.6533 564.9964
July 552.8268 512.1218 532.3511
August 515.5698 498.8616 508.0656
September 502.2919 477.6146 489.9842
October 497.0457 473.6010 488.7802
November 478.1903 454.8627 465.6328
December 461.9744 439.9384 449.2283