YEARLY HIGH
1.7861 CAD
YEARLY LOW
1.6663 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7204 CAD

2020 FKP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 1.7861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.6663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1198 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7101 to the December average rate of 1.7225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7861 was up 0.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,931 CAD
2019 Average 8,473 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,332 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 598.93 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7493
1.6917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1.7196, compared to 1.7213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1198 CAD (High: 1.7861 / Low: 1.6663). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 CAD (High: 1.7290 / Low: 1.6996).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1198
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.7232) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0372 (-2.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.7232
2019 Avg (March) 1.7604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7480 1.6956 1.7101
February 1.7480 1.7082 1.7225
March 1.7861 1.6663 1.7232
April 1.7676 1.7263 1.7445
May 1.7832 1.6868 1.7207
June 1.7148 1.6806 1.6965
July 1.7594 1.6903 1.7113
August 1.7555 1.7246 1.7395
September 1.7494 1.6861 1.7116
October 1.7290 1.6996 1.7142
November 1.7422 1.7022 1.7285
December 1.7483 1.6890 1.7225