YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0115 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0148 CAD

2020 HTG to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0213 was up 20.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106 CAD
2019 Average 74 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 58 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.52 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0217
0.0109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0022 CAD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0175). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0123).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0208) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+51.67%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0208
2019 Avg (October) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0137 0.0132 0.0133
February 0.0152 0.0131 0.0136
March 0.0153 0.0142 0.0148
April 0.0149 0.0142 0.0146
May 0.0136 0.0129 0.0132
June 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
July 0.0124 0.0120 0.0123
August 0.0121 0.0116 0.0118
September 0.0127 0.0115 0.0122
October 0.0213 0.0197 0.0208
November 0.0212 0.0196 0.0204
December 0.0197 0.0175 0.0183