YEARLY HIGH
1.3406 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.1741 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2704 AZN

2020 CAD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.3406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.1741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1665 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3018 to the December average rate of 1.3292, 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 1.3406 was up 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3092, 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 6,703 AZN
2019 Average 6,416 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,870 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 832.61 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3410
1.1995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to AZN 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 1.2483, compared to 1.2924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1036 AZN (High: 1.2777 / Low: 1.1741). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 AZN (High: 1.2876 / Low: 1.2710).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1036
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0593 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.3292) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+2.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.3292
2019 Avg (December) 1.2928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3133 1.2861 1.3018
February 1.2876 1.2710 1.2817
March 1.2777 1.1741 1.2224
April 1.2271 1.1944 1.2113
May 1.2377 1.1936 1.2168
June 1.2733 1.2439 1.2559
July 1.2763 1.2508 1.2602
August 1.3057 1.2694 1.2860
September 1.3049 1.2717 1.2882
October 1.2984 1.2780 1.2890
November 1.3112 1.2735 1.3018
December 1.3406 1.3162 1.3292