YEARLY HIGH
1.0313 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9409 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9798 AUD

2011 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.9409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0904 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0094 to the December average rate of 0.9648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0313 was down 10.94% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,157 AUD
2010 Average 5,288 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,705 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.94 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0179
0.9594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AUD 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 0.9907, compared to 0.9689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0575 AUD (High: 0.9984 / Low: 0.9409). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 AUD (High: 0.9732 / Low: 0.9577).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0575
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 1.0130) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0592 (-5.52%).

2011 Avg (March) 1.0130
2010 Avg (March) 1.0722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0239 0.9830 1.0094
February 1.0143 0.9932 1.0040
March 1.0313 0.9959 1.0130
April 1.0041 0.9630 0.9863
May 0.9743 0.9574 0.9672
June 0.9740 0.9511 0.9642
July 0.9833 0.9564 0.9706
August 0.9892 0.9528 0.9707
September 0.9963 0.9538 0.9755
October 0.9984 0.9409 0.9663
November 0.9847 0.9457 0.9658
December 0.9732 0.9577 0.9648