YEARLY HIGH
16678.7971 STD
YEARLY LOW
15264.6949 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16048.1543 STD

2020 CAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 16678.7971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 15264.6949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1414.1022 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16485.9138 to the December average rate of 16141.2907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16678.7971 was up 0.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 16579.4840, 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 83,393,986 STD
2019 Average 80,323,960 STD
Yearly Trough Low 76,323,475 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,070,510.99 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16599.9000
15608.8047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to STD 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: JanтАУJun) was 16096.3444, compared to 15999.9642 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 96.3802 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 16096.3444
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 15999.9642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1285.1659 STD (High: 16549.8608 / Low: 15264.6949). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 263.4558 STD (High: 16085.2512 / Low: 15821.7954).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒1285.1659
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒263.4558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 648.0085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -648.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 16517.3087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15946.4467), the exchange rate shifted by +570.8620 (+3.58%).

2020 Avg (February) 16517.3087
2019 Avg (February) 15946.4467

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Month High Low Average
January 16631.9204 16287.5370 16485.9138
February 16678.7971 16216.2778 16517.3087
March 16549.8608 15264.6949 15869.3002
April 15892.8496 15471.4279 15691.3960
May 16030.2036 15459.5247 15760.4055
June 16491.2340 16074.0993 16253.7419
July 16246.8228 15938.3564 16133.6568
August 16085.2512 15821.7954 15946.5805
September 16074.9323 15709.9312 15862.0913
October 16039.5851 15703.9736 15893.6594
November 16175.2327 15738.8494 16022.5065
December 16403.1975 15888.9870 16141.2907