2021 CAD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1121 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.0020 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0624 AUD

2021 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1.1121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.0020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1102 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0183 to the December average rate of 1.0921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1121 was down 7.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2016, 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 5,561 AUD

2020 Average 5,413 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 5,010 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.90 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0998

1.0077

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 1.0398, compared to 1.0850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0366 AUD (High: 1.0480 / Low: 1.0114). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 AUD (High: 1.0776 / Low: 1.0667).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.0921) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0565 (+5.45%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.0921

2020 Avg (December) 1.0357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0250	1.0102	1.0183
February	1.0283	1.0020	1.0154
March	1.0480	1.0114	1.0325
April	1.0542	1.0267	1.0393
May	1.0741	1.0496	1.0628
June	1.0776	1.0667	1.0706
July	1.0917	1.0681	1.0766
August	1.0963	1.0787	1.0870
September	1.0923	1.0702	1.0784
October	1.0980	1.0739	1.0858
November	1.1007	1.0745	1.0903
December	1.1121	1.0777	1.0921