YEARLY HIGH
17.1325 MXN
YEARLY LOW
15.4453 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1806 MXN

2021 CAD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 17.1325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 15.4453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6872 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6898 to the December average rate of 16.3239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.1325 was down 3.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.7328, 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 85,663 MXN
2020 Average 80,013 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 77,226 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,436.15 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.6967
15.5983
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 16.1839, compared to 16.1773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.8895 MXN (High: 16.5899 / Low: 15.7004). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2284 MXN (High: 16.6217 / Low: 16.3933).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8895
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4745 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 16.6052) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.5944), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0108 (+6.48%).

2021 Avg (November) 16.6052
2020 Avg (November) 15.5944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1158 15.4453 15.6898
February 16.5899 15.7004 15.9931
March 16.9816 16.2643 16.5203
April 16.4684 15.8237 16.0457
May 16.6217 16.3933 16.4705
June 16.6446 15.9851 16.3839
July 16.0862 15.7310 15.9477
August 16.0660 15.7287 15.9365
September 16.2648 15.6738 15.8120
October 16.7133 16.1712 16.4388
November 17.1325 16.3330 16.6052
December 16.7664 16.0482 16.3239