YEARLY HIGH
0.0205 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0190 CAD

2012 BTN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0205 was down 8.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102 CAD
2011 Average 106 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 89 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.19 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0205
0.0179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0017 CAD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0180). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0180).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0203) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0217), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-6.76%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0203
2011 Avg (February) 0.0217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0203 0.0190 0.0198
February 0.0205 0.0198 0.0203
March 0.0200 0.0194 0.0197
April 0.0196 0.0187 0.0192
May 0.0188 0.0183 0.0186
June 0.0187 0.0179 0.0184
July 0.0198 0.0183 0.0190
August 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
September 0.0197 0.0180 0.0189
October 0.0197 0.0185 0.0186
November 0.0185 0.0179 0.0182
December 0.0183 0.0180 0.0181