YEARLY HIGH
0.3889 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2197 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3040 CAD

2012 SDG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.3889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.2197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1692 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3789 to the December average rate of 0.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3889 was down 2.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,945 CAD
2011 Average 1,857 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,099 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 846.11 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4006
0.2054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.3760, compared to 0.2320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1552 CAD (High: 0.3818 / Low: 0.2266). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CAD (High: 0.2271 / Low: 0.2248).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1552
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3843) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+5.10%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3843
2011 Avg (June) 0.3657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3834 0.3739 0.3789
February 0.3749 0.3699 0.3729
March 0.3739 0.3688 0.3711
April 0.3754 0.3668 0.3711
May 0.3853 0.3681 0.3776
June 0.3889 0.3810 0.3843
July 0.3818 0.2266 0.2721
August 0.2270 0.2227 0.2242
September 0.2237 0.2197 0.2216
October 0.2268 0.2213 0.2236
November 0.2271 0.2248 0.2260
December 0.2259 0.2232 0.2244