YEARLY HIGH
1.4174 AWG
YEARLY LOW
1.2413 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3431 AWG

2020 CAD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.4174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.2413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1761 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3763 to the December average rate of 1.4053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4174 was up 2.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3848, 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 7,087 AWG
2019 Average 6,785 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 6,207 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 880.29 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4178
1.2682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AWG 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 1.3198, compared to 1.3664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1095 AWG (High: 1.3508 / Low: 1.2413). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 AWG (High: 1.3614 / Low: 1.3438).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1095
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0628 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.4053) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+2.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.4053
2019 Avg (December) 1.3669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3885 1.3598 1.3763
February 1.3614 1.3438 1.3552
March 1.3508 1.2413 1.2924
April 1.2973 1.2628 1.2807
May 1.3086 1.2620 1.2866
June 1.3462 1.3151 1.3278
July 1.3499 1.3224 1.3325
August 1.3805 1.3421 1.3596
September 1.3796 1.3445 1.3620
October 1.3727 1.3512 1.3628
November 1.3863 1.3464 1.3764
December 1.4174 1.3916 1.4053