2017 CAD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 479.3565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 419.2576.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.0989 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 437.3575 to the December average rate of 454.6500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 479.3565 was down 1.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 484.6000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 433.8919, compared to 459.2576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.3656 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 23.2248 SOS (High: 467.1723 / Low: 443.9475). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1796 SOS (High: 436.3664 / Low: 427.1868).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 12.5395 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 472.5574) against the same month in 2016 (average: 445.6634), the exchange rate shifted by +26.8940 (+6.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 443.6644 | 430.7357 | 437.3575 |
| February | 447.4647 | 433.0315 | 441.8352 |
| March | 436.3664 | 427.1868 | 431.9209 |
| April | 438.8541 | 423.8370 | 431.3370 |
| May | 437.2355 | 419.2576 | 425.6867 |
| June | 445.4696 | 426.4370 | 435.2144 |
| July | 467.1723 | 443.9475 | 455.2246 |
| August | 470.6446 | 452.5774 | 459.0374 |
| September | 479.3565 | 463.3606 | 472.5574 |
| October | 468.6311 | 448.7009 | 460.0179 |
| November | 467.4644 | 447.2185 | 454.0582 |
| December | 465.3794 | 447.6824 | 454.6500 |