YEARLY HIGH
2.1281 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.8637 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0166 XCD

2020 CAD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.1281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.8637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2643 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0664 to the December average rate of 2.1100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1281 was up 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0782, 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 10,640 XCD
2019 Average 10,185 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 9,319 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,321.69 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1287
1.9042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XCD 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 1.9816, compared to 2.0515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1644 XCD (High: 2.0282 / Low: 1.8637). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 XCD (High: 2.0440 / Low: 2.0177).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1644
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0942 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.1100) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0578 (+2.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.1100
2019 Avg (December) 2.0522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0847 2.0416 2.0664
February 2.0440 2.0177 2.0346
March 2.0282 1.8637 1.9404
April 1.9478 1.8960 1.9229
May 1.9647 1.8947 1.9316
June 2.0212 1.9745 1.9936
July 2.0259 1.9855 2.0005
August 2.0727 2.0151 2.0413
September 2.0714 2.0187 2.0448
October 2.0610 2.0287 2.0461
November 2.0814 2.0215 2.0665
December 2.1281 2.0894 2.1100