YEARLY HIGH
0.2055 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1858 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1944 CAD

2020 CNY to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.2055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1889 to the December average rate of 0.1958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2055 was up 2.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,137 CAD
2019 Average 4,803 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,646 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.73 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1998
0.1879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CAD 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 0.1940, compared to 0.1947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0152 CAD (High: 0.2055 / Low: 0.1903). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 CAD (High: 0.1923 / Low: 0.1901).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1983) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1991), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.38%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1983
2019 Avg (March) 0.1991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1908 0.1858 0.1889
February 0.1916 0.1882 0.1899
March 0.2055 0.1903 0.1983
April 0.2010 0.1961 0.1988
May 0.2020 0.1919 0.1970
June 0.1934 0.1891 0.1914
July 0.1945 0.1906 0.1927
August 0.1923 0.1901 0.1910
September 0.1966 0.1908 0.1940
October 0.1991 0.1943 0.1965
November 0.1999 0.1962 0.1981
December 0.1970 0.1942 0.1958