YEARLY HIGH
1.6511 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.5080 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5653 CAD

2013 XDR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.6511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.5080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1430 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5233 to the December average rate of 1.6365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6511 was up 5.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,255 CAD
2012 Average 7,654 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,540 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715.04 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6478
1.5119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.5376, compared to 1.5930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0403 CAD (High: 1.5483 / Low: 1.5080). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 CAD (High: 1.6511 / Low: 1.6291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.6365) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1128 (+7.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.6365
2012 Avg (December) 1.5237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5483 1.5080 1.5233
February 1.5540 1.5260 1.5392
March 1.5525 1.5218 1.5395
April 1.5435 1.5216 1.5328
May 1.5515 1.5118 1.5284
June 1.5851 1.5455 1.5624
July 1.5792 1.5557 1.5648
August 1.5981 1.5583 1.5797
September 1.5966 1.5678 1.5777
October 1.6172 1.5825 1.5948
November 1.6287 1.5956 1.6047
December 1.6511 1.6291 1.6365