2012 CAD to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8412 LTL

YEARLY LOW

2.5779 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6879 LTL

2012 CAD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 2.8412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 2.5779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2633 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6394 to the December average rate of 2.6576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8412 was up 5.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6992, 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 14,206 LTL

2011 Average 12,553 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 12,889 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,316.49 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8244

2.5987

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 2.6471, compared to 2.7288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1271 LTL (High: 2.8094 / Low: 2.6823). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 LTL (High: 2.6988 / Low: 2.6665).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1271

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0634 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.8056) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3526 (+14.38%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.8056

2011 Avg (August) 2.4530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6757	2.6110	2.6394
February	2.6550	2.5779	2.6175
March	2.6689	2.5943	2.6319
April	2.6606	2.5994	2.6425
May	2.7023	2.6502	2.6696
June	2.6988	2.6665	2.6816
July	2.8094	2.6823	2.7714
August	2.8412	2.7706	2.8056
September	2.7850	2.7075	2.7422
October	2.7369	2.6606	2.6964
November	2.7172	2.6694	2.6996
December	2.7052	2.6215	2.6576