YEARLY HIGH
0.3879 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3520 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3722 CAD

2012 LTL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.3879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.3520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3789 to the December average rate of 0.3763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3879 was down 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,940 CAD
2011 Average 1,992 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,760 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.75 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3846
0.3539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.3778, compared to 0.3666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0169 CAD (High: 0.3728 / Low: 0.3559). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 CAD (High: 0.3750 / Low: 0.3705).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3821) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3901), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-2.05%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3821
2011 Avg (February) 0.3901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3830 0.3737 0.3789
February 0.3879 0.3766 0.3821
March 0.3855 0.3747 0.3800
April 0.3847 0.3759 0.3784
May 0.3773 0.3701 0.3746
June 0.3750 0.3705 0.3729
July 0.3728 0.3559 0.3609
August 0.3609 0.3520 0.3565
September 0.3693 0.3591 0.3647
October 0.3759 0.3654 0.3709
November 0.3746 0.3680 0.3704
December 0.3815 0.3697 0.3763