YEARLY HIGH
1.6159 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.5513 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5842 CAD

2012 FKP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 1.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.5513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5728 to the December average rate of 1.5982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6159 was down 0.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,079 CAD
2011 Average 7,929 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,757 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.67 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6124
1.5556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to CAD 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 1.5861, compared to 1.5824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0487 CAD (High: 1.6128 / Low: 1.5641). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 CAD (High: 1.6058 / Low: 1.5878).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.6076) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+1.59%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.6076
2011 Avg (May) 1.5824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5856 1.5581 1.5728
February 1.5933 1.5651 1.5774
March 1.5900 1.5519 1.5723
April 1.6015 1.5761 1.5890
May 1.6159 1.5943 1.6076
June 1.6058 1.5878 1.5974
July 1.5958 1.5711 1.5811
August 1.5748 1.5513 1.5603
September 1.5935 1.5618 1.5768
October 1.6128 1.5641 1.5865
November 1.6101 1.5863 1.5916
December 1.6129 1.5858 1.5982