2020 AED to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

167.5987 XAF

YEARLY LOW

145.2028 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.6458 XAF

2020 AED to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 167.5987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 145.2028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3959 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.8350 to the December average rate of 146.7124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 167.5987 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 163.8461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 837,994 XAF

2019 Average 797,466 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 726,014 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,979.38 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

166.0954

144.9503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to XAF 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 162.0268, compared to 151.2647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.7621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.0268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.2647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.9436 XAF (High: 167.5987 / Low: 156.6551). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4123 XAF (High: 152.9614 / Low: 150.5491).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.9436

October Spread (Stable) ±2.4123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.9245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 161.3089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 158.0503), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2586 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 161.3089

2019 Avg (March) 158.0503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	162.1386	159.1761	160.8350
February	165.5388	160.9692	163.5935
March	167.5987	156.6551	161.3089
April	165.7483	162.5860	164.3333
May	165.3732	160.6649	163.4043
June	160.5142	157.1029	158.6858
July	158.9217	150.4192	155.8810
August	152.1756	149.4824	150.9565
September	153.5463	149.7814	151.5218
October	152.9614	150.5491	151.7619
November	153.4084	149.1729	150.7547
December	147.9430	145.2028	146.7124