YEARLY HIGH
4.5516 SDG
YEARLY LOW
2.5712 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5035 SDG

2012 CAD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 4.5516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 2.5712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9804 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6391 to the December average rate of 4.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 68.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5516 was up 55.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9181, 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 22,758 SDG
2011 Average 13,479 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 12,856 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,902.20 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.7032
2.4111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to SDG 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 2.6602, compared to 4.3468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.7942 SDG (High: 4.4137 / Low: 2.6195). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0360 SDG (High: 2.7035 / Low: 2.6675).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7942
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 4.5122) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6721), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8401 (+68.86%).

2012 Avg (September) 4.5122
2011 Avg (September) 2.6721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6746 2.6084 2.6391
February 2.7035 2.6675 2.6819
March 2.7114 2.6742 2.6945
April 2.7261 2.6635 2.6944
May 2.7169 2.5956 2.6490
June 2.6249 2.5712 2.6022
July 4.4137 2.6195 3.7557
August 4.4906 4.4055 4.4601
September 4.5516 4.4712 4.5122
October 4.5193 4.4090 4.4722
November 4.4482 4.4035 4.4250
December 4.4810 4.4260 4.4555