YEARLY HIGH
0.6448 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.6185 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6309 GIP

2012 CAD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.6448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.6185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6358 to the December average rate of 0.6288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6448 was down 1.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6544, 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 3,224 GIP
2011 Average 3,155 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 3,092 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.46 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6382
0.6205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to GIP 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 0.6312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0174 GIP (High: 0.6400 / Low: 0.6227). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 GIP (High: 0.6296 / Low: 0.6243).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.6361) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.33%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.6361
2011 Avg (March) 0.6340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6419 0.6305 0.6358
February 0.6388 0.6280 0.6339
March 0.6448 0.6290 0.6361
April 0.6346 0.6245 0.6294
May 0.6271 0.6185 0.6220
June 0.6301 0.6228 0.6264
July 0.6304 0.6222 0.6260
August 0.6389 0.6317 0.6355
September 0.6415 0.6320 0.6367
October 0.6400 0.6227 0.6323
November 0.6296 0.6243 0.6279
December 0.6332 0.6241 0.6288