YEARLY HIGH
0.8056 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7055 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7452 CAD

2020 AWG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.8056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.7055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1001 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7266 to the December average rate of 0.7116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8056 was up 6.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,028 CAD
2019 Average 3,685 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,528 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.33 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7878
0.7047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.7584, compared to 0.7321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0653 CAD (High: 0.8056 / Low: 0.7403). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 CAD (High: 0.7441 / Low: 0.7346).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0653
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.7743) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0325 (+4.38%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.7743
2019 Avg (March) 0.7418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7354 0.7202 0.7266
February 0.7441 0.7346 0.7379
March 0.8056 0.7403 0.7743
April 0.7919 0.7708 0.7809
May 0.7924 0.7642 0.7773
June 0.7604 0.7428 0.7531
July 0.7562 0.7408 0.7505
August 0.7451 0.7244 0.7355
September 0.7438 0.7248 0.7343
October 0.7401 0.7285 0.7338
November 0.7427 0.7213 0.7266
December 0.7186 0.7055 0.7116