YEARLY HIGH
0.5759 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5408 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5599 XDR

2021 CAD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.5759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.5408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5450 to the December average rate of 0.5574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5759 was up 3.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5573, 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 2,880 XDR
2020 Average 2,678 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,704 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.50 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5755
0.5423
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 0.5585, compared to 0.5613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0181 XDR (High: 0.5698 / Low: 0.5517). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 XDR (High: 0.5495 / Low: 0.5408).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.5694) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+6.50%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.5694
2020 Avg (June) 0.5347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5495 0.5408 0.5450
February 0.5535 0.5410 0.5469
March 0.5653 0.5477 0.5570
April 0.5668 0.5535 0.5599
May 0.5759 0.5661 0.5727
June 0.5759 0.5594 0.5694
July 0.5698 0.5517 0.5615
August 0.5635 0.5494 0.5584
September 0.5623 0.5487 0.5557
October 0.5750 0.5599 0.5690
November 0.5747 0.5587 0.5660
December 0.5644 0.5518 0.5574