YEARLY HIGH
468.9191 SOS
YEARLY LOW
409.5084 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
442.5811 SOS

2022 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 468.9191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 409.5084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.4107 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 460.6440 to the December average rate of 418.1366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 468.9191 was down 3.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 484.7651, 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 2,344,595 SOS
2021 Average 2,318,139 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,047,542 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297,053.54 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

465.2392
410.0971
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 456.8513, compared to 428.3110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.5403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 456.8513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 428.3110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 26.6182 SOS (High: 437.6648 / Low: 411.0466). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9261 SOS (High: 423.0885 / Low: 414.1624).

September Spread (Volatile) ±26.6182
December Spread (Stable) ±8.9261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 14.8913 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 459.9164) against the same month in 2021 (average: 462.8603), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9438 (-0.64%).

2022 Avg (March) 459.9164
2021 Avg (March) 462.8603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 466.2506 455.0258 460.6440
February 461.1189 451.7055 456.8878
March 468.9191 450.0441 459.9164
April 466.3494 450.1720 458.8064
May 459.6405 444.7311 451.8847
June 462.8564 444.9767 452.9683
July 457.2009 437.9514 445.5782
August 452.0619 432.2780 441.7132
September 437.6648 411.0466 426.8219
October 421.0238 409.5084 414.6923
November 428.4054 413.3727 422.9239
December 423.0885 414.1624 418.1366