YEARLY HIGH
1674.6287 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1538.7965 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1622.3761 SOS

2012 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 1674.6287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1538.7965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 135.8323 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1606.6057 to the December average rate of 1628.5341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1674.6287 was down 3.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 1734.0657, 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 8,373,144 SOS
2011 Average 8,165,834 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 7,693,982 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679,161.31 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1666.4065
1566.0647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SOS 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 1614.0822, compared to 1630.6700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.5878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1614.0822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1630.6700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 86.5146 SOS (High: 1651.0693 / Low: 1564.5547). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.3274 SOS (High: 1627.7997 / Low: 1611.4723).

May Spread (Volatile) ±86.5146
November Spread (Stable) ±16.3274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 32.9883 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.9883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1658.0447) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1625.1829), the exchange rate shifted by +32.8618 (+2.02%).

2012 Avg (September) 1658.0447
2011 Avg (September) 1625.1829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1624.7652 1590.1461 1606.6057
February 1643.9404 1619.0210 1629.0409
March 1651.7367 1620.6665 1636.2485
April 1650.3491 1606.8893 1635.5799
May 1651.0693 1564.5547 1602.5916
June 1593.3155 1538.7965 1574.4265
July 1621.8693 1576.9428 1600.5139
August 1646.2735 1614.4837 1635.9313
September 1674.6287 1636.2656 1658.0447
October 1666.5043 1613.1621 1642.1198
November 1627.7997 1611.4723 1618.8761
December 1640.1206 1611.5924 1628.5341