2013 USD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0705 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.9840 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0300 CAD

2013 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the USD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.0705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.9840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0865 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9920 to the December average rate of 1.0638, 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 1.0705 was up 2.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,353 CAD

2012 Average 4,998 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 4,920 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.71 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0710

0.9848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 1.0159, compared to 1.0442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0349 CAD (High: 1.0516 / Low: 1.0167). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 CAD (High: 1.0705 / Low: 1.0588).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.0638) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0734 (+7.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.0638

2012 Avg (December) 0.9905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0067	0.9840	0.9920
February	1.0282	0.9963	1.0082
March	1.0303	1.0165	1.0239
April	1.0266	1.0106	1.0186
May	1.0378	1.0038	1.0201
June	1.0516	1.0167	1.0324
July	1.0576	1.0270	1.0408
August	1.0535	1.0285	1.0401
September	1.0546	1.0256	1.0359
October	1.0470	1.0290	1.0360
November	1.0611	1.0422	1.0484
December	1.0705	1.0588	1.0638