YEARLY HIGH
1.8075 TOP
YEARLY LOW
1.6785 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7393 TOP

2013 CAD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 1.8075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 1.6785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1291 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7486 to the December average rate of 1.7462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8075 was up 0.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8069, 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 9,038 TOP
2012 Average 8,695 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 8,392 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 645.32 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7875
1.6998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to TOP 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 1.7212, compared to 1.7574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0938 TOP (High: 1.7735 / Low: 1.6797). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 TOP (High: 1.7551 / Low: 1.7282).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0938
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.7738) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7800), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-0.35%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.7738
2012 Avg (September) 1.7800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7696 1.7136 1.7486
February 1.7415 1.6836 1.7155
March 1.7240 1.6785 1.7071
April 1.7288 1.6964 1.7100
May 1.7371 1.6826 1.7145
June 1.7735 1.6797 1.7317
July 1.7853 1.7559 1.7731
August 1.7990 1.7560 1.7802
September 1.8075 1.7463 1.7738
October 1.7585 1.7225 1.7408
November 1.7517 1.7089 1.7301
December 1.7551 1.7282 1.7462