YEARLY HIGH
2.6992 LTL
YEARLY LOW
2.4116 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5107 LTL

2011 CAD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 2.6992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 2.4116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2877 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5989 to the December average rate of 2.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.6992 was down 2.66% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.7731, 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 13,496 LTL
2010 Average 12,659 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 12,058 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,438.42 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.6134
2.4384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to LTL 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 2.5208, compared to 2.5007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.1790 LTL (High: 2.6992 / Low: 2.5202). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 LTL (High: 2.4958 / Low: 2.4416).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1790
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0777 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 2.5989) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.3181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2807 (+12.11%).

2011 Avg (January) 2.5989
2010 Avg (January) 2.3181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6992 2.5202 2.5989
February 2.5993 2.5270 2.5637
March 2.5708 2.4816 2.5253
April 2.5297 2.4524 2.4959
May 2.5286 2.4116 2.4853
June 2.4873 2.4126 2.4555
July 2.5690 2.4794 2.5307
August 2.5386 2.4183 2.4530
September 2.5633 2.4475 2.5045
October 2.4958 2.4416 2.4688
November 2.5228 2.4583 2.4850
December 2.6187 2.5195 2.5621