2020 BBD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

307.8118 XAF

YEARLY LOW

266.6795 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

287.6871 XAF

2020 BBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 307.8118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 266.6795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.1323 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 295.3847 to the December average rate of 269.4403, 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 307.8118 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 300.9115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,539,059 XAF

2019 Average 1,464,583 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,333,398 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 205,661.33 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

305.0436

266.2037

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 297.5707, compared to 277.8034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.7674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.5707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.8034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.0990 XAF (High: 307.8118 / Low: 287.7128). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4301 XAF (High: 280.9136 / Low: 276.4834).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.0990

October Spread (Stable) ±4.4301

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 9.0409 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 296.2512) against the same month in 2019 (average: 290.2670), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9843 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 296.2512

2019 Avg (March) 290.2670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	297.7837	292.3429	295.3847
February	304.0286	295.6279	300.4477
March	307.8118	287.7128	296.2512
April	304.4006	298.6055	301.8069
May	303.7161	295.0558	300.0992
June	294.8003	288.5352	291.4346
July	291.8598	276.2600	286.2818
August	279.4857	274.5394	277.2410
September	281.9877	275.0884	278.2758
October	280.9136	276.4834	278.7177
November	281.7335	273.9572	276.8636
December	271.7121	266.6795	269.4403