YEARLY HIGH
1.1278 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.0412 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0842 AUD

2019 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.1278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0866 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0508 to the December average rate of 1.1024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1278 was up 3.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0947, 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 5,639 AUD
2018 Average 5,166 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 5,206 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 433.05 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1216
1.0443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AUD 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 1.0618, compared to 1.1066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0312 AUD (High: 1.0959 / Low: 1.0647). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 AUD (High: 1.1198 / Low: 1.1085).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.1151) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+3.14%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.1151
2018 Avg (October) 1.0812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0605 1.0412 1.0508
February 1.0695 1.0518 1.0601
March 1.0623 1.0471 1.0563
April 1.0618 1.0427 1.0507
May 1.0839 1.0592 1.0701
June 1.0959 1.0647 1.0826
July 1.1071 1.0834 1.0936
August 1.1198 1.1085 1.1129
September 1.1183 1.0941 1.1093
October 1.1278 1.1013 1.1151
November 1.1138 1.1000 1.1065
December 1.1126 1.0935 1.1024