2020 CAD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5749 BBD

YEARLY LOW

1.3793 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4923 BBD

2020 CAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.5749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.3793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1956 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5292 to the December average rate of 1.5615, 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 1.5749 was up 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5379, 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 7,874 BBD

2019 Average 7,537 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 6,896 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 978.10 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5753

1.4092

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 1.4665, compared to 1.5182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4665

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1217 BBD (High: 1.5009 / Low: 1.3793). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 BBD (High: 1.5126 / Low: 1.4932).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1217

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

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 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.5615) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0427 (+2.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.5615

2019 Avg (December) 1.5187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5428	1.5108	1.5292
February	1.5126	1.4932	1.5057
March	1.5009	1.3793	1.4360
April	1.4415	1.4031	1.4230
May	1.4540	1.4022	1.4295
June	1.4958	1.4612	1.4753
July	1.4993	1.4694	1.4804
August	1.5339	1.4913	1.5107
September	1.5329	1.4939	1.5133
October	1.5253	1.5013	1.5142
November	1.5404	1.4960	1.5293
December	1.5749	1.5463	1.5615