YEARLY HIGH
177.8406 CVE
YEARLY LOW
69.9775 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.7077 CVE

2020 CAD to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 177.8406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 69.9775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.8631 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.2006 to the December average rate of 70.9837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 177.8406 was up 132.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 76.4443, 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 889,203 CVE
2019 Average 372,340 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 349,888 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539,315.47 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

76.9540
69.9319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to CVE 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 74.2564, compared to 71.1590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.2564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 107.7111 CVE (High: 177.8406 / Low: 70.1295). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8826 CVE (High: 76.5572 / Low: 75.6746).

March Spread (Volatile) ±107.7111
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8826

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 75.4702) against the same month in 2019 (average: 73.1830), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2872 (+3.13%).

2020 Avg (March) 75.4702
2019 Avg (March) 73.1830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.5572 75.6746 76.2006
February 77.5372 75.3010 76.3688
March 177.8406 70.1295 75.4702
April 73.4919 71.2861 72.4657
May 73.4585 70.5939 72.4521
June 73.4436 71.4633 72.5810
July 75.2260 69.9786 71.6912
August 71.1353 69.9775 70.5171
September 71.4611 70.4381 71.0072
October 71.7622 70.5626 71.2359
November 72.2106 70.7992 71.5188
December 71.7748 70.3151 70.9837