2012 USD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0405 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.9690 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9996 CAD

2012 USD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.9690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0715 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0140 to the December average rate of 0.9905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0405 was down 1.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0560, 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 5,202 CAD

2011 Average 4,945 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 4,845 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 357.55 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0329

0.9740

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.0060, compared to 0.9933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0060

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0471 CAD (High: 1.0315 / Low: 0.9844). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 CAD (High: 1.0022 / Low: 0.9926).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0471

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.0280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0502 (+5.13%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.0280

2011 Avg (June) 0.9778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0262	1.0005	1.0140
February	1.0023	0.9886	0.9976
March	1.0003	0.9859	0.9935
April	1.0034	0.9815	0.9928
May	1.0315	0.9844	1.0100
June	1.0405	1.0186	1.0280
July	1.0207	1.0023	1.0136
August	1.0056	0.9874	0.9929
September	0.9894	0.9690	0.9789
October	1.0001	0.9775	0.9869
November	1.0022	0.9926	0.9971
December	0.9964	0.9843	0.9905