YEARLY HIGH
1.4825 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4306 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4522 BBD

2026 CAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.4825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 1.4306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0518 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4508 to the December average rate of 1.4373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4825 was up 0.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4735, 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 7,412 BBD
2025 Average 7,157 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,153 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.14 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4678
1.4346
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.4522, 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 1.4522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0461 BBD (High: 1.4825 / Low: 1.4363). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 BBD (High: 1.4756 / Low: 1.4586).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.4508) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0622 (+4.48%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.4508
2025 Avg (January) 1.3886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4825 1.4363 1.4508
February 1.4756 1.4586 1.4650
March 1.4731 1.4359 1.4571
April 1.4677 1.4339 1.4514
May 1.4709 1.4453 1.4516
June 1.4479 1.4306 1.4373