2012 CAD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0044 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.9296 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9662 AUD

2012 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 1.0044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.9296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0748 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9482 to the December average rate of 0.9655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0044 was down 2.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0313, 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 5,022 AUD

2011 Average 4,898 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,648 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.07 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9985

0.9296

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 0.9632, compared to 0.9693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9632

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0404 AUD (High: 1.0044 / Low: 0.9640). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 AUD (High: 0.9716 / Low: 0.9604).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.9849) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+1.93%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.9849

2011 Avg (October) 0.9663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9607	0.9372	0.9482
February	0.9419	0.9296	0.9353
March	0.9664	0.9411	0.9549
April	0.9822	0.9630	0.9725
May	1.0021	0.9808	0.9928
June	0.9951	0.9593	0.9755
July	0.9666	0.9491	0.9573
August	0.9804	0.9458	0.9614
September	0.9915	0.9758	0.9820
October	1.0044	0.9640	0.9849
November	0.9712	0.9575	0.9645
December	0.9716	0.9604	0.9655