YEARLY HIGH
1.4738 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.2896 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3685 CAD

2013 EUR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EUR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.4738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.2896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1843 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3196 to the December average rate of 1.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4738 was up 9.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,369 CAD
2012 Average 6,426 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,448 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 921.29 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4717
1.3058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to CAD 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 1.3340, compared to 1.4029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0697 CAD (High: 1.3593 / Low: 1.2896). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 CAD (High: 1.3720 / Low: 1.3499).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.4578) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1585 (+12.20%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.4578
2012 Avg (December) 1.2993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3593 1.2896 1.3196
February 1.3619 1.3354 1.3461
March 1.3488 1.3009 1.3270
April 1.3454 1.3016 1.3273
May 1.3464 1.3097 1.3237
June 1.3773 1.3460 1.3604
July 1.3720 1.3499 1.3620
August 1.4062 1.3650 1.3852
September 1.3950 1.3708 1.3840
October 1.4429 1.3961 1.4132
November 1.4421 1.3993 1.4152
December 1.4738 1.4399 1.4578