2011 AUD to CAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 AUD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the AUD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.9696.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0931 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9908 to the December average rate of 1.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0628 was up 4.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
AUD to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0099, compared to 1.0322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0224 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0612 CAD (High: 1.0628 / Low: 1.0016). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 CAD (High: 1.0441 / Low: 1.0275).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.0352) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0361 (+3.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0173 | 0.9766 | 0.9908 |
| February | 1.0068 | 0.9859 | 0.9960 |
| March | 1.0041 | 0.9696 | 0.9873 |
| April | 1.0384 | 0.9960 | 1.0141 |
| May | 1.0445 | 1.0264 | 1.0339 |
| June | 1.0514 | 1.0267 | 1.0371 |
| July | 1.0456 | 1.0169 | 1.0304 |
| August | 1.0496 | 1.0109 | 1.0303 |
| September | 1.0484 | 1.0037 | 1.0254 |
| October | 1.0628 | 1.0016 | 1.0352 |
| November | 1.0574 | 1.0155 | 1.0355 |
| December | 1.0441 | 1.0275 | 1.0365 |