YEARLY HIGH
17222.6172 STD
YEARLY LOW
15911.1031 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16531.0373 STD

2021 CAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 17222.6172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 15911.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1311.5141 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16072.7605 to the December average rate of 16575.3164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17222.6172 was up 3.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 16678.7971, 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 86,113,086 STD
2020 Average 80,232,910 STD
Yearly Trough Low 79,555,516 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,557,570.52 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

17206.2800
15946.0701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to STD 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 16490.5468, compared to 16571.5277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 80.9809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16490.5468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16571.5277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 891.9037 STD (High: 17222.6172 / Low: 16330.7135). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 255.1645 STD (High: 16206.1396 / Low: 15950.9751).

June Spread (Volatile) ±891.9037
January Spread (Stable) ±255.1645

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 324.8372 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -324.8372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 16776.4253) against the same month in 2020 (average: 16253.7419), the exchange rate shifted by +522.6834 (+3.22%).

2021 Avg (June) 16776.4253
2020 Avg (June) 16253.7419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16206.1396 15950.9751 16072.7605
February 16252.9535 15911.1031 16051.0876
March 16649.8655 16039.7582 16349.7256
April 16891.8738 16425.4704 16592.0195
May 17208.8250 16858.2725 17101.2625
June 17222.6172 16330.7135 16776.4253
July 16751.9724 16181.8111 16474.3265
August 16601.0442 16143.2249 16454.7447
September 16579.9013 16148.6684 16366.6808
October 16970.8390 16630.0087 16830.4186
November 16935.4553 16565.3901 16727.6793
December 16832.7254 16402.5878 16575.3164