YEARLY HIGH
5.3813 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.8662 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1469 CNY

2020 CAD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 5.3813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 4.8662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5151 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2946 to the December average rate of 5.1062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.3813 was down 0.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.4134, 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 26,906 CNY
2019 Average 26,040 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 24,331 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,575.32 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3210
5.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to CNY 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 5.1564, compared to 5.1375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3877 CNY (High: 5.2539 / Low: 4.8662). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0593 CNY (High: 5.2602 / Low: 5.2009).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3877
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.2946) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.1061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1885 (+3.69%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.2946
2019 Avg (January) 5.1061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3813 5.2401 5.2946
February 5.3136 5.2200 5.2669
March 5.2539 4.8662 5.0443
April 5.1002 4.9757 5.0310
May 5.2120 4.9514 5.0773
June 5.2886 5.1716 5.2242
July 5.2475 5.1409 5.1893
August 5.2602 5.2009 5.2346
September 5.2412 5.0871 5.1558
October 5.1471 5.0230 5.0904
November 5.0965 5.0029 5.0486
December 5.1493 5.0754 5.1062