YEARLY HIGH
83.4910 XPF
YEARLY LOW
74.9285 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.0370 XPF

2020 CAD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 83.4910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 74.9285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5624 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.1744 to the December average rate of 76.5387, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 83.4910 was up 0.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 82.6709, 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 417,455 XPF
2019 Average 401,653 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 374,643 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,812.15 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

82.9101
75.5787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XPF 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 79.3699, compared to 76.7041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.3699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.7041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.0655 XPF (High: 80.3634 / Low: 75.2979). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9093 XPF (High: 77.5825 / Low: 76.6732).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.0655
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.9374 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 82.2992) against the same month in 2019 (average: 79.6388), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6604 (+3.34%).

2020 Avg (February) 82.2992
2019 Avg (February) 79.6388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.4326 81.2485 82.1744
February 83.4910 80.7868 82.2992
March 80.3634 75.2979 77.3618
April 79.0632 76.9940 78.1277
May 79.0594 75.4088 78.0384
June 78.9668 77.5124 78.2180
July 78.3143 74.9285 77.0952
August 76.9261 75.4400 76.1897
September 77.2092 75.9192 76.6038
October 77.3323 76.3060 76.7745
November 77.5825 76.6732 77.0230
December 77.3095 75.8689 76.5387