YEARLY HIGH
378.1136 XAF
YEARLY LOW
297.1244 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
324.0266 XAF

2020 ANG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ANG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 378.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 297.1244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.9892 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 354.6342 to the December average rate of 300.1882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 378.1136 was up 7.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 351.2471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,890,568 XAF
2019 Average 1,632,605 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,485,622 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404,946.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

360.0788
294.7436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 338.5213, compared to 309.5319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.9893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 338.5213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 309.5319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 45.6664 XAF (High: 378.1136 / Low: 332.4472). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0108 XAF (High: 311.4103 / Low: 306.3995).

February Spread (Volatile) ±45.6664
August Spread (Stable) ±5.0108

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 18.0370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 349.2071) against the same month in 2019 (average: 320.8728), the exchange rate shifted by +28.3344 (+8.83%).

2020 Avg (February) 349.2071
2019 Avg (February) 320.8728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 364.3085 345.2209 354.6342
February 378.1136 332.4472 349.2071
March 343.9008 321.2279 331.1701
April 339.3514 333.7905 336.9137
May 338.4167 328.9090 334.4695
June 328.5926 321.5722 324.7330
July 325.1526 307.8610 318.9893
August 311.4103 306.3995 308.9192
September 314.1396 306.6410 310.0543
October 313.0446 308.0275 310.5552
November 313.9490 305.2585 308.4855
December 302.6745 297.1244 300.1882