YEARLY HIGH
17.7328 MXN
YEARLY LOW
13.9877 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9974 MXN

2020 CAD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 17.7328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 13.9877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7451 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3777 to the December average rate of 15.5759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.7328 was up 16.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.1580, 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 88,664 MXN
2019 Average 72,537 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 69,938 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,725.45 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.5327
13.8843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to MXN 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 15.8395, compared to 16.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.9611 MXN (High: 17.4916 / Low: 14.5305). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3814 MXN (High: 16.7823 / Low: 16.4009).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9611
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4893 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 17.2287) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.1515), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0772 (+21.74%).

2020 Avg (April) 17.2287
2019 Avg (April) 14.1515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5997 14.1661 14.3777
February 14.6426 13.9877 14.1884
March 17.4916 14.5305 16.0024
April 17.7328 16.7225 17.2287
May 17.5723 16.0977 16.7611
June 16.9573 16.0328 16.4785
July 16.7823 16.4009 16.5801
August 17.0286 16.5614 16.7328
September 16.7442 15.8889 16.3647
October 16.4424 15.8749 16.0837
November 16.1673 15.3495 15.5944
December 15.8536 15.4411 15.5759