2012 CAD to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CAD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CAD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 183.7285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 171.7350.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9935 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.8745 to the December average rate of 179.4811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 183.7285 was down 2.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 188.4896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
CAD to DJF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 177.6532, compared to 179.1223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4691 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.9379 DJF (High: 182.1859 / Low: 173.2480). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3433 DJF (High: 179.4978 / Low: 177.1546).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.1489 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 181.8603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 177.6547), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2056 (+2.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 178.5134 | 173.6635 | 175.8745 |
| February | 181.4068 | 178.2053 | 178.8236 |
| March | 181.8946 | 178.3170 | 179.8360 |
| April | 182.1420 | 178.3664 | 180.1586 |
| May | 182.1859 | 173.2480 | 177.1877 |
| June | 176.0815 | 171.7350 | 174.0388 |
| July | 177.2537 | 174.3569 | 175.5405 |
| August | 180.5232 | 177.0637 | 179.2400 |
| September | 183.7285 | 179.8694 | 181.8603 |
| October | 182.1227 | 177.8308 | 180.2417 |
| November | 179.4978 | 177.1546 | 178.3701 |
| December | 180.6223 | 177.9472 | 179.4811 |