YEARLY HIGH
0.5974 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5534 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5753 CAD

2012 TOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.5974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.5534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0440 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5823 to the December average rate of 0.5693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5974 was down 2.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,987 CAD
2011 Average 2,823 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,767 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.89 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5922
0.5591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.5824, compared to 0.5681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0321 CAD (High: 0.5974 / Low: 0.5653). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 CAD (High: 0.5791 / Low: 0.5682).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0321
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.5755) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+4.99%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.5755
2011 Avg (May) 0.5482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5893 0.5749 0.5823
February 0.5947 0.5829 0.5895
March 0.5964 0.5838 0.5889
April 0.5907 0.5770 0.5836
May 0.5974 0.5653 0.5755
June 0.5791 0.5682 0.5746
July 0.5785 0.5627 0.5700
August 0.5767 0.5604 0.5671
September 0.5715 0.5534 0.5618
October 0.5755 0.5588 0.5666
November 0.5860 0.5587 0.5740
December 0.5749 0.5632 0.5693