YEARLY HIGH
0.1004 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0578 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0804 CAD

2021 SCR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.1004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0425 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0600 to the December average rate of 0.0952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1004 was down 9.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1115, 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 502 CAD
2020 Average 400 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 289 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.62 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1003
0.0557
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 0.0687, compared to 0.0920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0298 CAD (High: 0.0903 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CAD (High: 0.0605 / Low: 0.0587).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0952) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+57.50%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0952
2020 Avg (December) 0.0604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0605 0.0587 0.0600
February 0.0606 0.0586 0.0600
March 0.0618 0.0578 0.0594
April 0.0903 0.0605 0.0772
May 0.0830 0.0731 0.0771
June 0.0839 0.0730 0.0787
July 0.0924 0.0761 0.0848
August 0.0988 0.0815 0.0920
September 0.0997 0.0900 0.0966
October 0.0976 0.0828 0.0902
November 0.1000 0.0848 0.0933
December 0.1004 0.0852 0.0952