2020 CAD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2016 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.0201 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0828 AUD

2020 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 1.2016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1815 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1137 to the December average rate of 1.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2016 was up 6.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1278, 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 6,008 AUD

2019 Average 5,422 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 5,100 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 907.54 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1681

1.0236

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 1.1160, compared to 1.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0922 AUD (High: 1.2016 / Low: 1.1094). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 AUD (High: 1.1094 / Low: 1.0889).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0922

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1560) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0998 (+9.45%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1560

2019 Avg (March) 1.0563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1287	1.0978	1.1137
February	1.1470	1.1147	1.1300
March	1.2016	1.1094	1.1560
April	1.1731	1.0996	1.1296
May	1.1094	1.0889	1.0971
June	1.0852	1.0615	1.0698
July	1.0650	1.0350	1.0536
August	1.0600	1.0362	1.0485
September	1.0632	1.0383	1.0472
October	1.0811	1.0480	1.0621
November	1.0724	1.0407	1.0503
December	1.0535	1.0201	1.0357