YEARLY HIGH
0.7606 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7079 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7372 CAD

2021 AZN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.7606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.7079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0527 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7483 to the December average rate of 0.7527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7606 was down 10.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,803 CAD
2020 Average 3,939 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,540 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.41 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7567
0.7090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 0.7336, compared to 0.7409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0255 CAD (High: 0.7496 / Low: 0.7241). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 CAD (High: 0.7544 / Low: 0.7425).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.7527) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.05%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.7527
2020 Avg (December) 0.7523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7544 0.7425 0.7483
February 0.7555 0.7357 0.7465
March 0.7455 0.7284 0.7392
April 0.7417 0.7218 0.7351
May 0.7233 0.7085 0.7130
June 0.7328 0.7079 0.7193
July 0.7496 0.7241 0.7355
August 0.7544 0.7331 0.7410
September 0.7536 0.7364 0.7449
October 0.7436 0.7247 0.7316
November 0.7521 0.7276 0.7395
December 0.7606 0.7436 0.7527