YEARLY HIGH
342.0131 XAF
YEARLY LOW
296.3106 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.6485 XAF

2020 AWG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 342.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 296.3106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.7025 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 328.2052 to the December average rate of 299.3782, 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 342.0131 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 334.3461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,710,066 XAF
2019 Average 1,627,086 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,481,553 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,512.59 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

338.9390
295.7817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 330.6308, compared to 308.6662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.9645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 330.6308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 308.6662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 22.3323 XAF (High: 342.0131 / Low: 319.6809). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9224 XAF (High: 312.1262 / Low: 307.2038).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.3323
October Spread (Stable) ±4.9224

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 10.0384 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 329.1680) against the same month in 2019 (average: 322.1784), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9896 (+2.17%).

2020 Avg (March) 329.1680
2019 Avg (March) 322.1784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 330.8708 324.8254 328.2052
February 337.8096 328.4755 333.8239
March 342.0131 319.6809 329.1680
April 338.2229 331.7838 335.3426
May 337.4624 327.8397 333.4362
June 327.5559 320.5946 323.8087
July 324.4507 306.9555 318.0784
August 310.5397 305.0438 308.0400
September 313.3197 305.6538 309.1882
October 312.1262 307.2038 309.6864
November 313.0373 304.3969 307.6263
December 301.9024 296.3106 299.3782