YEARLY HIGH
410.7698 AMD
YEARLY LOW
336.2018 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
360.4093 AMD

2020 CAD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 410.7698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 336.2018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.5680 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 366.1614 to the December average rate of 380.1866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 410.7698 was up 10.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 372.4653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,053,849 AMD
2019 Average 1,810,506 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,681,009 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372,839.98 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

383.6174
342.4478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AMD 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 354.5233, compared to 366.2954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.7722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 354.5233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 366.2954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 38.4197 AMD (High: 410.7698 / Low: 372.3501). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6970 AMD (High: 361.8452 / Low: 357.1482).

December Spread (Volatile) ±38.4197
February Spread (Stable) ±4.6970

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.8980 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 380.1866) against the same month in 2019 (average: 363.1766), the exchange rate shifted by +17.0099 (+4.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 380.1866
2019 Avg (December) 363.1766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 371.0209 361.5668 366.1614
February 361.8452 357.1482 360.2029
March 359.0577 338.4525 350.3048
April 358.2870 338.9986 348.6931
May 352.2952 336.2018 345.8786
June 361.0086 351.8786 355.8988
July 361.0371 353.8353 356.5040
August 369.3693 359.1082 363.7811
September 369.1324 359.7467 364.4075
October 367.2955 361.5330 364.6294
November 370.9294 360.2539 368.2640
December 410.7698 372.3501 380.1866