2012 SZL to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1324 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1107 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1220 CAD

2012 SZL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.1107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1266 to the December average rate of 0.1148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1324 was down 12.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 662 CAD

2011 Average 685 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 554 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.20 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1324

0.1116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.1268, compared to 0.1172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0073 CAD (High: 0.1180 / Low: 0.1107). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CAD (High: 0.1317 / Low: 0.1293).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1303) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-5.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1303

2011 Avg (February) 0.1374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1288	0.1244	0.1266
February	0.1324	0.1282	0.1303
March	0.1317	0.1293	0.1307
April	0.1304	0.1255	0.1270
May	0.1278	0.1212	0.1239
June	0.1246	0.1204	0.1225
July	0.1252	0.1196	0.1228
August	0.1226	0.1168	0.1201
September	0.1197	0.1161	0.1181
October	0.1180	0.1107	0.1141
November	0.1152	0.1117	0.1134
December	0.1177	0.1123	0.1148