YEARLY HIGH
1.3431 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.1972 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2533 CAD

2011 AZN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AZN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 1.3431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.1972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1459 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2477 to the December average rate of 1.3016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3431 was up 0.42% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,715 CAD
2010 Average 6,392 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,986 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729.40 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3142
1.2001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1.2330, compared to 1.2737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0866 CAD (High: 1.3283 / Low: 1.2417). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 CAD (High: 1.2570 / Low: 1.2372).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.2971) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.2705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+2.09%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.2971
2010 Avg (October) 1.2705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2570 1.2372 1.2477
February 1.2532 1.2282 1.2420
March 1.2478 1.2209 1.2321
April 1.2201 1.1972 1.2096
May 1.2405 1.1972 1.2251
June 1.2553 1.2269 1.2415
July 1.2321 1.1998 1.2157
August 1.2593 1.2150 1.2498
September 1.3283 1.2417 1.2732
October 1.3431 1.2631 1.2971
November 1.3352 1.2823 1.3047
December 1.3215 1.2853 1.3016