2026 CAD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0916 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.0072 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0332 AUD

2026 CAD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 1.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0844 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0701 to the December average rate of 1.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0916 was down 7.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1781, 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 5,458 AUD

2025 Average 5,550 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 5,036 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.13 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0759

1.0062

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.0332, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0423 AUD (High: 1.0916 / Low: 1.0493). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 AUD (High: 1.0211 / Low: 1.0073).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0701) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0452 (-4.05%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0701

2025 Avg (January) 1.1153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0916	1.0493	1.0701
February	1.0559	1.0270	1.0381
March	1.0550	1.0275	1.0394
April	1.0413	1.0115	1.0251
May	1.0211	1.0073	1.0120
June	1.0228	1.0072	1.0146