2011 USD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0560 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.9429 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9891 CAD

2011 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the USD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 1.0560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.9429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1132 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9944 to the December average rate of 1.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0560 was down 1.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,280 CAD

2010 Average 5,151 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 4,714 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 565.86 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0327

0.9487

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USD 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 0.9769, compared to 1.0012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0687 CAD (High: 1.0447 / Low: 0.9760). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 CAD (High: 1.0006 / Low: 0.9860).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0687

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.0199) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.17%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.0199

2010 Avg (October) 1.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0006	0.9860	0.9944
February	0.9964	0.9747	0.9871
March	0.9892	0.9683	0.9770
April	0.9658	0.9471	0.9573
May	0.9789	0.9471	0.9678
June	0.9874	0.9645	0.9778
July	0.9684	0.9429	0.9557
August	0.9904	0.9549	0.9823
September	1.0447	0.9760	1.0008
October	1.0560	0.9928	1.0199
November	1.0495	1.0088	1.0257
December	1.0388	1.0100	1.0230