YEARLY HIGH
1630.3996 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1414.5355 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1525.4449 XAF

2020 BHD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1630.3996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1414.5355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 215.8641 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1566.8881 to the December average rate of 1429.2193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1630.3996 was up 2.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 1596.2332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,151,998 XAF
2019 Average 7,770,429 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 7,072,677 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,079,320.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1615.6000
1412.2756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1577.3497, compared to 1473.5400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 103.8097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1577.3497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1473.5400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 103.9869 XAF (High: 1630.3996 / Low: 1526.4127). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3612 XAF (High: 1489.9224 / Low: 1466.5612).

March Spread (Volatile) ±103.9869
October Spread (Stable) ±23.3612

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 47.6464 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.6464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1570.6962) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1539.9442), the exchange rate shifted by +30.7520 (+2.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 1570.6962
2019 Avg (March) 1539.9442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1579.9180 1544.7566 1566.8881
February 1612.8712 1568.2723 1594.0725
March 1630.3996 1526.4127 1570.6962
April 1609.8108 1583.8618 1598.6563
May 1607.9761 1563.7271 1589.2939
June 1561.6823 1527.9872 1544.4913
July 1548.1593 1465.5118 1518.3576
August 1482.7944 1456.5043 1470.7112
September 1495.3016 1459.5641 1476.0789
October 1489.9224 1466.5612 1478.3227
November 1494.4242 1453.1455 1468.5505
December 1441.1494 1414.5355 1429.2193