YEARLY HIGH
0.9470 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8605 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9035 CAD

2022 AUD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.9470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 0.8605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0865 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9058 to the December average rate of 0.9186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9470 was down 5.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9980, 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 4,735 CAD
2021 Average 4,708 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,303 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.33 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9402
0.8655
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 0.9145, compared to 0.8924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0480 CAD (High: 0.9122 / Low: 0.8642). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 CAD (High: 0.8953 / Low: 0.8831).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.9298) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9622), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0324 (-3.37%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.9298
2021 Avg (April) 0.9622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9214 0.8923 0.9058
February 0.9227 0.9017 0.9114
March 0.9419 0.9183 0.9340
April 0.9470 0.9089 0.9298
May 0.9237 0.8947 0.9059
June 0.9135 0.8862 0.9002
July 0.8965 0.8752 0.8872
August 0.9105 0.8881 0.8983
September 0.8953 0.8831 0.8902
October 0.8862 0.8605 0.8717
November 0.9122 0.8642 0.8884
December 0.9331 0.9097 0.9186