YEARLY HIGH
0.7874 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6896 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7462 BMD

2020 CAD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.7874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.6896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0978 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7646 to the December average rate of 0.7807, 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 0.7874 was up 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7690, 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 3,937 BMD
2019 Average 3,769 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,448 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.05 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7877
0.7046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BMD 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 0.7332, compared to 0.7591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0608 BMD (High: 0.7505 / Low: 0.6896). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 BMD (High: 0.7563 / Low: 0.7466).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7807) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+2.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7807
2019 Avg (December) 0.7594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7714 0.7554 0.7646
February 0.7563 0.7466 0.7529
March 0.7505 0.6896 0.7180
April 0.7207 0.7016 0.7115
May 0.7270 0.7011 0.7147
June 0.7479 0.7306 0.7377
July 0.7496 0.7347 0.7402
August 0.7669 0.7456 0.7553
September 0.7664 0.7470 0.7566
October 0.7626 0.7507 0.7571
November 0.7702 0.7480 0.7646
December 0.7874 0.7731 0.7807