2020 CAD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 CAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the CAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 457.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 399.5652.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.7878 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 443.7257 to the December average rate of 453.5901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 457.3530 was up 2.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 447.8699, 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 SOS 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 426.1844, compared to 440.8286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6442 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 37.2867 SOS (High: 436.8518 / Low: 399.5652). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0128 SOS (High: 457.3530 / Low: 449.3402).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 20.5099 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 453.5901) against the same month in 2019 (average: 440.3049), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2852 (+3.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 448.2467 | 439.8381 | 443.7257 |
| February | 442.6784 | 434.0992 | 438.6344 |
| March | 436.8518 | 399.5652 | 418.1245 |
| April | 417.4628 | 407.6876 | 413.1105 |
| May | 421.8551 | 408.0345 | 414.9723 |
| June | 434.3712 | 424.1125 | 428.5389 |
| July | 435.8281 | 425.7171 | 429.8471 |
| August | 443.2786 | 433.1256 | 437.7203 |
| September | 447.8280 | 432.7904 | 439.5223 |
| October | 444.4394 | 435.7367 | 439.9282 |
| November | 448.7532 | 434.3077 | 444.3636 |
| December | 457.3530 | 449.3402 | 453.5901 |