YEARLY HIGH
0.0888 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0751 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0853 CAD

2013 SCR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0762 to the December average rate of 0.0882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0888 was up 15.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 444 CAD
2012 Average 365 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 376 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.27 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0894
0.0750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0839, compared to 0.0868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0054 CAD (High: 0.0834 / Low: 0.0780). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CAD (High: 0.0887 / Low: 0.0877).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0869) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+24.60%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0869
2012 Avg (July) 0.0697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0784 0.0751 0.0762
February 0.0834 0.0780 0.0799
March 0.0883 0.0830 0.0865
April 0.0874 0.0861 0.0869
May 0.0877 0.0852 0.0866
June 0.0885 0.0858 0.0871
July 0.0888 0.0854 0.0869
August 0.0881 0.0857 0.0867
September 0.0881 0.0851 0.0861
October 0.0871 0.0846 0.0859
November 0.0878 0.0856 0.0870
December 0.0887 0.0877 0.0882