YEARLY HIGH
0.6844 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6207 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6566 CAD

2012 BGN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.6844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.6207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0637 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6682 to the December average rate of 0.6641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6844 was down 6.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,422 CAD
2011 Average 3,517 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,103 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.64 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6783
0.6243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 0.6663, compared to 0.6469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0293 CAD (High: 0.6575 / Low: 0.6282). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 CAD (High: 0.6628 / Low: 0.6537).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6738) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0149 (-2.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6738
2011 Avg (February) 0.6886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6747 0.6594 0.6682
February 0.6844 0.6625 0.6738
March 0.6799 0.6613 0.6700
April 0.6780 0.6626 0.6675
May 0.6661 0.6536 0.6612
June 0.6628 0.6537 0.6572
July 0.6575 0.6282 0.6368
August 0.6369 0.6207 0.6288
September 0.6517 0.6335 0.6432
October 0.6635 0.6450 0.6545
November 0.6612 0.6495 0.6538
December 0.6731 0.6523 0.6641