YEARLY HIGH
196.7802 YER
YEARLY LOW
172.6132 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.7943 YER

2020 CAD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 196.7802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 172.6132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1669 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.4133 to the December average rate of 195.4187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 196.7802 was up 2.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 192.5103, 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 983,901 YER
2019 Average 943,363 YER
Yearly Trough Low 863,066 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,834.71 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

197.1494
176.3809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to YER 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 183.5524, compared to 190.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.5524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.2285 YER (High: 187.8417 / Low: 172.6132). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4379 YER (High: 189.3429 / Low: 186.9050).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.2285
February Spread (Stable) ±2.4379

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 8.7323 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 195.4187) against the same month in 2019 (average: 190.0926), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3261 (+2.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 195.4187
2019 Avg (December) 190.0926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.1192 189.1204 191.4133
February 189.3429 186.9050 188.4637
March 187.8417 172.6132 179.7314
April 180.4237 175.6015 178.1116
May 181.9818 175.5179 178.9303
June 187.2342 182.8743 184.6641
July 187.6715 183.9279 185.3060
August 192.0027 186.6689 189.0954
September 191.8795 187.0008 189.4298
October 190.9247 187.9293 189.5437
November 192.7752 187.2644 191.4236
December 196.7802 193.5522 195.4187