2020 AFN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AFN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AFN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 8.1110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6.8999.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2111 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6521 to the December average rate of 6.9922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.1110 was up 3.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.8104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
AFN to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.7591, compared to 7.2176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5414 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5497 XAF (High: 8.1110 / Low: 7.5613). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1200 XAF (High: 7.3107 / Low: 7.1907).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3044 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.7746) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.7002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0744 (+0.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7849 | 7.4862 | 7.6521 |
| February | 7.8853 | 7.6148 | 7.8115 |
| March | 8.1110 | 7.5613 | 7.7746 |
| April | 8.0290 | 7.7863 | 7.9249 |
| May | 7.9668 | 7.7049 | 7.8480 |
| June | 7.6871 | 7.4750 | 7.5435 |
| July | 7.5620 | 7.1943 | 7.4290 |
| August | 7.2729 | 7.1021 | 7.1943 |
| September | 7.3339 | 7.1643 | 7.2439 |
| October | 7.3107 | 7.1907 | 7.2528 |
| November | 7.3333 | 7.1167 | 7.1937 |
| December | 7.0607 | 6.8999 | 6.9922 |