2020 CAD to SCR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 CAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the CAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 16.6974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 8.9718.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7256 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4469 to the December average rate of 16.5484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.6974 was up 56.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.6406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
CAD to SCR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.2666, compared to 14.3791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1126 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.9355 SCR (High: 12.6263 / Low: 9.6909). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3210 SCR (High: 13.7427 / Low: 13.4217).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4757 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 16.5484) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.4033), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1451 (+59.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5985 | 9.8766 | 10.4469 |
| February | 10.4054 | 9.9166 | 10.2876 |
| March | 10.2855 | 8.9718 | 9.8119 |
| April | 12.6263 | 9.6909 | 11.6538 |
| May | 12.9475 | 11.4184 | 12.4364 |
| June | 13.2652 | 12.4450 | 12.9628 |
| July | 13.4375 | 12.9360 | 13.0713 |
| August | 14.0263 | 13.2715 | 13.4939 |
| September | 13.7427 | 13.4217 | 13.5825 |
| October | 14.6868 | 13.5047 | 14.0005 |
| November | 16.0182 | 14.4594 | 15.5782 |
| December | 16.6974 | 16.0885 | 16.5484 |