2012 CAD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CAD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CAD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 7359.3032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 6770.8025.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 588.5007 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6860.7189 to the December average rate of 7130.2217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7359.3032 was down 6.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 7853.0633, 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 GNF 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 6949.8468, compared to 7151.0450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 201.1982 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 342.9222 GNF (High: 7114.8136 / Low: 6771.8914). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 113.2876 GNF (High: 6983.9663 / Low: 6870.6787).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 152.5008 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 7236.2900) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6596.6761), the exchange rate shifted by +639.6139 (+9.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6954.8118 | 6770.8025 | 6860.7189 |
| February | 6983.9663 | 6870.6787 | 6926.5544 |
| March | 7163.1075 | 6872.2486 | 7092.6029 |
| April | 7143.3364 | 6982.6699 | 7058.7664 |
| May | 7114.8136 | 6771.8914 | 6906.2656 |
| June | 6988.5182 | 6772.4475 | 6854.1726 |
| July | 7147.0290 | 6925.4605 | 7033.0680 |
| August | 7278.3166 | 7120.4174 | 7202.9777 |
| September | 7359.3032 | 7119.6202 | 7236.2900 |
| October | 7315.8896 | 6993.6027 | 7186.3119 |
| November | 7170.5207 | 7044.2589 | 7117.4006 |
| December | 7240.0928 | 7004.8460 | 7130.2217 |