2011 CAD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 CAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the CAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 19139.6096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 17109.1416.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2030.4680 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18492.1440 to the December average rate of 18106.7012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 19139.6096 was down 4.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 19953.9258, 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 2011.
CAD to STD 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 17954.9945, compared to 17722.3294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 232.6651 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 1243.0445 STD (High: 19139.6096 / Low: 17896.5651). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 462.9621 STD (High: 17894.2023 / Low: 17431.2402).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 456.2198 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 18492.1440) against the same month in 2010 (average: 15693.2977), the exchange rate shifted by +2798.8463 (+17.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19139.6096 | 17896.5651 | 18492.1440 |
| February | 18480.0938 | 17962.7717 | 18247.4247 |
| March | 18300.9270 | 17635.5817 | 17961.1782 |
| April | 18486.1916 | 17424.6536 | 17832.6697 |
| May | 17894.2023 | 17431.2402 | 17714.7981 |
| June | 17679.2764 | 17208.5100 | 17481.7525 |
| July | 18234.2652 | 17575.9479 | 17953.3620 |
| August | 18018.9435 | 17187.0411 | 17497.1422 |
| September | 18218.1615 | 17109.1416 | 17566.0543 |
| October | 18184.7313 | 17285.0520 | 17634.5096 |
| November | 18043.0502 | 17208.5006 | 17576.2073 |
| December | 18448.4236 | 17845.4292 | 18106.7012 |