YEARLY HIGH
1.5379 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4671 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5075 BBD

2019 CAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.4671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0708 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5037 to the December average rate of 1.5187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5379 was down 5.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6314, 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 7,690 BBD
2018 Average 7,717 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,335 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.23 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5308
1.4822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BBD 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 1.5001, compared to 1.5150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0565 BBD (High: 1.5236 / Low: 1.4671). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 BBD (High: 1.4921 / Low: 1.4779).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0565
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.5187) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+2.13%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.5187
2018 Avg (December) 1.4871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5236 1.4671 1.5037
February 1.5268 1.5024 1.5151
March 1.5054 1.4875 1.4963
April 1.5022 1.4821 1.4945
May 1.4921 1.4779 1.4863
June 1.5277 1.4782 1.5047
July 1.5344 1.5156 1.5268
August 1.5148 1.4968 1.5066
September 1.5213 1.4993 1.5102
October 1.5319 1.4995 1.5166
November 1.5217 1.5033 1.5109
December 1.5379 1.5030 1.5187