YEARLY HIGH
0.5573 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5052 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5356 XDR

2020 CAD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.5052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0521 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5541 to the December average rate of 0.5428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5573 was up 0.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5569, 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 2,787 XDR
2019 Average 2,723 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,526 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.55 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5573
0.5185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XDR 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 0.5346, compared to 0.5367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0400 XDR (High: 0.5452 / Low: 0.5052). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 XDR (High: 0.5357 / Low: 0.5289).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.5541) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5382), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+2.95%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.5541
2019 Avg (January) 0.5382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5573 0.5488 0.5541
February 0.5553 0.5442 0.5498
March 0.5452 0.5052 0.5232
April 0.5281 0.5151 0.5217
May 0.5322 0.5114 0.5240
June 0.5417 0.5288 0.5347
July 0.5357 0.5289 0.5327
August 0.5404 0.5289 0.5351
September 0.5410 0.5298 0.5357
October 0.5395 0.5308 0.5359
November 0.5409 0.5298 0.5380
December 0.5479 0.5389 0.5428