YEARLY HIGH
0.6468 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6020 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6269 CAD

2021 BBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.6020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6364 to the December average rate of 0.6400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6468 was down 10.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,234 CAD
2020 Average 3,353 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,010 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.01 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6434
0.6030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.6238, compared to 0.6300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0217 CAD (High: 0.6375 / Low: 0.6158). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 CAD (High: 0.6415 / Low: 0.6314).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.6400) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6404), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.06%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.6400
2020 Avg (December) 0.6404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6415 0.6314 0.6364
February 0.6425 0.6257 0.6349
March 0.6340 0.6194 0.6286
April 0.6308 0.6138 0.6251
May 0.6151 0.6025 0.6063
June 0.6232 0.6020 0.6117
July 0.6375 0.6158 0.6255
August 0.6416 0.6234 0.6301
September 0.6409 0.6263 0.6334
October 0.6323 0.6163 0.6221
November 0.6395 0.6187 0.6289
December 0.6468 0.6320 0.6400