YEARLY HIGH
0.1033 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0880 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0956 CAD

2017 SCR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.1033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0988 to the December average rate of 0.0916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1033 was down 8.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1134, 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 517 CAD
2016 Average 500 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 440 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.73 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1014
0.0892
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 0.0991, compared to 0.0921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0067 CAD (High: 0.1028 / Low: 0.0961). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.0932 / Low: 0.0907).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0994) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0995), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.07%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0994
2016 Avg (March) 0.0995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1028 0.0961 0.0988
February 0.0998 0.0957 0.0974
March 0.1033 0.0977 0.0994
April 0.1022 0.0969 0.0997
May 0.1027 0.0984 0.1004
June 0.1012 0.0953 0.0988
July 0.0979 0.0913 0.0938
August 0.0964 0.0915 0.0929
September 0.0913 0.0880 0.0902
October 0.0932 0.0907 0.0920
November 0.0962 0.0901 0.0923
December 0.0948 0.0895 0.0916