2020 CAD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1550.8888 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1163.1392 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1381.7700 CDF

2020 CAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1550.8888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1163.1392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 387.7496 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1289.6002 to the December average rate of 1526.1369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1550.8888 was up 19.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 1296.3557, 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 7,754,444 CDF

2019 Average 6,229,308 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 5,815,696 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,938,748.10 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1556.4944

1192.2036

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CAD to CDF 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 1277.7861, compared to 1485.7539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 207.9678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1277.7861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1485.7539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 387.7496 CDF (High: 1550.8888 / Low: 1163.1392). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.2332 CDF (High: 1282.4245 / Low: 1266.1913).

December Spread (Volatile) ±387.7496

February Spread (Stable) ±16.2332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 48.9011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -48.9011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1526.1369) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1274.4299), the exchange rate shifted by +251.7069 (+19.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 1526.1369

2019 Avg (December) 1274.4299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1301.7034	1273.0782	1289.6002
February	1282.4245	1266.1913	1272.6814
March	1272.5732	1176.1295	1223.7804
April	1244.9012	1199.9126	1222.5612
May	1325.3743	1221.2991	1276.9758
June	1416.2878	1344.4546	1381.1176
July	1474.1038	1410.2801	1440.3955
August	1504.0289	1465.3098	1483.0116
September	1503.7292	1467.0083	1485.1138
October	1500.6927	1377.8259	1476.3585
November	1517.1400	1468.0133	1503.5070
December	1550.8888	1163.1392	1526.1369