YEARLY HIGH
0.9980 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8992 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9419 CAD

2021 AUD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.9980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.8992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0989 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9821 to the December average rate of 0.9157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9980 was up 1.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,990 CAD
2020 Average 4,625 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,496 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.38 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9918
0.9088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 0.9622, compared to 0.9217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0345 CAD (High: 0.9887 / Low: 0.9542). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 CAD (High: 0.9375 / Low: 0.9280).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.9849) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0999 (+11.29%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.9849
2020 Avg (February) 0.8850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9899 0.9756 0.9821
February 0.9980 0.9725 0.9849
March 0.9887 0.9542 0.9686
April 0.9740 0.9486 0.9622
May 0.9527 0.9310 0.9410
June 0.9375 0.9280 0.9341
July 0.9363 0.9160 0.9289
August 0.9271 0.9121 0.9200
September 0.9344 0.9155 0.9273
October 0.9311 0.9107 0.9210
November 0.9307 0.9085 0.9172
December 0.9279 0.8992 0.9157