2012 CAD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20721.1304 STD

YEARLY LOW

18061.9611 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

19143.4648 STD

2012 CAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 20721.1304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 18061.9611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2659.1693 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18722.9903 to the December average rate of 18913.6970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20721.1304 was up 8.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 19139.6096, 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 103,605,652 STD

2011 Average 89,188,812 STD

Yearly Trough Low 90,309,805 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,295,846.72 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20444.7697

18429.2690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18715.9869, compared to 19570.9426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 854.9557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18715.9869

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19570.9426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1145.5948 STD (High: 20721.1304 / Low: 19575.5357). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 383.3691 STD (High: 19287.2224 / Low: 18903.8533).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1145.5948

November Spread (Stable) ±383.3691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 579.1100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -579.1100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 20048.0367) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17566.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +2481.9824 (+14.13%).

2012 Avg (September) 20048.0367

2011 Avg (September) 17566.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18970.4710	18061.9611	18722.9903
February	18857.1694	18312.0791	18597.2274
March	19128.0480	18407.2271	18696.7755
April	19012.3649	18448.2162	18778.8420
May	19043.8378	18356.7470	18753.5951
June	19175.3088	18278.3514	18746.4913
July	20089.8677	19069.1187	19555.3283
August	20457.8337	20028.6291	20276.8113
September	20721.1304	19575.5357	20048.0367
October	19960.0848	18948.7351	19468.9268
November	19287.2224	18903.8533	19162.8556
December	19202.9621	18651.5930	18913.6970