2012 CAD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6446 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.6185 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6313 GBP

2012 CAD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.6446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.6185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6359 to the December average rate of 0.6258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6446 was down 1.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6539, 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 3,223 GBP

2011 Average 3,154 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,093 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.33 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6427

0.6201

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to GBP 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 0.6306, compared to 0.6320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0180 GBP (High: 0.6393 / Low: 0.6213). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 GBP (High: 0.6298 / Low: 0.6227).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+2.97%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6408

2011 Avg (August) 0.6224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6421	0.6308	0.6359
February	0.6386	0.6303	0.6341
March	0.6443	0.6275	0.6361
April	0.6347	0.6247	0.6293
May	0.6276	0.6185	0.6220
June	0.6298	0.6227	0.6260
July	0.6364	0.6267	0.6325
August	0.6446	0.6349	0.6408
September	0.6403	0.6280	0.6342
October	0.6393	0.6213	0.6303
November	0.6306	0.6210	0.6283
December	0.6305	0.6200	0.6258