YEARLY HIGH
433.8985 SOS
YEARLY LOW
407.0358 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.7676 SOS

2023 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 433.8985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 407.0358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8628 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.7781 to the December average rate of 426.3679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 433.8985 was down 7.47% compared to the 2022 peak of 468.9191, 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 2,169,493 SOS
2022 Average 2,212,438 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,035,179 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,313.99 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

431.4284
413.0692
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 421.5877, compared to 421.9475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 421.5877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.9475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 13.6976 SOS (High: 420.7334 / Low: 407.0358). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4115 SOS (High: 424.5237 / Low: 416.1122).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.6976
September Spread (Stable) ±8.4115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.9739 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 429.8985) against the same month in 2022 (average: 445.5782), the exchange rate shifted by -15.6797 (-3.52%).

2023 Avg (July) 429.8985
2022 Avg (July) 445.5782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 427.6908 415.7585 423.7781
February 428.2371 416.4949 422.5731
March 420.7334 407.0358 414.5992
April 426.0887 415.6157 420.2944
May 425.4967 414.9457 420.2852
June 432.9357 423.2060 427.9961
July 433.8985 424.9092 429.8985
August 429.1988 418.2706 422.1231
September 424.5237 416.1122 420.7498
October 420.9755 411.3150 416.3138
November 421.5985 412.6044 416.2321
December 432.6711 420.0537 426.3679