YEARLY HIGH
0.6724 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.6360 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6533 XDR

2012 CAD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.6724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.6360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6426 to the December average rate of 0.6563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6724 was up 1.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6646, 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 3,362 XDR
2011 Average 3,204 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,180 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.03 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6684
0.6396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XDR 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 0.6474, compared to 0.6592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0157 XDR (High: 0.6655 / Low: 0.6498). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 XDR (High: 0.6580 / Low: 0.6519).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6660) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+5.01%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6660
2011 Avg (August) 0.6343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6484 0.6374 0.6426
February 0.6522 0.6427 0.6472
March 0.6586 0.6473 0.6532
April 0.6577 0.6471 0.6527
May 0.6559 0.6407 0.6469
June 0.6477 0.6360 0.6420
July 0.6615 0.6467 0.6548
August 0.6724 0.6602 0.6660
September 0.6701 0.6597 0.6647
October 0.6655 0.6498 0.6578
November 0.6580 0.6519 0.6557
December 0.6611 0.6520 0.6563