YEARLY HIGH
0.2856 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2624 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2746 CAD

2013 SAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.2624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2645 to the December average rate of 0.2837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2856 was up 2.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,428 CAD
2012 Average 1,333 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,312 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.74 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2856
0.2626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.2709, compared to 0.2784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0093 CAD (High: 0.2804 / Low: 0.2711). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 CAD (High: 0.2856 / Low: 0.2823).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2837) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+7.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2837
2012 Avg (December) 0.2641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2684 0.2624 0.2645
February 0.2741 0.2657 0.2688
March 0.2748 0.2711 0.2730
April 0.2738 0.2695 0.2716
May 0.2767 0.2677 0.2720
June 0.2804 0.2711 0.2753
July 0.2820 0.2738 0.2775
August 0.2809 0.2742 0.2773
September 0.2812 0.2735 0.2762
October 0.2792 0.2744 0.2763
November 0.2829 0.2779 0.2796
December 0.2856 0.2823 0.2837