YEARLY HIGH
1.5661 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.4186 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4833 CAD

2021 EUR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EUR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.5661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.4186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1475 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5485 to the December average rate of 1.4472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5661 was down 1.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,830 CAD
2020 Average 7,653 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,093 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.44 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5599
1.4230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.5034, compared to 1.4631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0536 CAD (High: 1.5271 / Low: 1.4735). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 CAD (High: 1.4787 / Low: 1.4670).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0483 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.5485) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0963 (+6.63%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.5485
2020 Avg (January) 1.4522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5661 1.5299 1.5485
February 1.5507 1.5228 1.5356
March 1.5271 1.4735 1.4959
April 1.5176 1.4774 1.4955
May 1.4807 1.4639 1.4729
June 1.4787 1.4670 1.4722
July 1.5035 1.4613 1.4795
August 1.5003 1.4677 1.4832
September 1.5025 1.4682 1.4913
October 1.4662 1.4311 1.4430
November 1.4479 1.4186 1.4344
December 1.4589 1.4256 1.4472