YEARLY HIGH
0.8203 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7821 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8003 CAD

2012 BND to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.8203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.7821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7925 to the December average rate of 0.8116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8203 was down 0.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,102 CAD
2011 Average 3,935 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,910 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.17 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8175
0.7870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.7959, compared to 0.8047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0259 CAD (High: 0.8200 / Low: 0.7941). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 CAD (High: 0.8083 / Low: 0.8003).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.8150) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+2.53%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.8150
2011 Avg (November) 0.7948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7989 0.7865 0.7925
February 0.8032 0.7897 0.7955
March 0.7940 0.7821 0.7896
April 0.8007 0.7894 0.7938
May 0.8049 0.7938 0.7998
June 0.8083 0.8003 0.8042
July 0.8090 0.7985 0.8037
August 0.8081 0.7880 0.7957
September 0.8015 0.7894 0.7954
October 0.8200 0.7941 0.8065
November 0.8203 0.8117 0.8150
December 0.8160 0.8069 0.8116