YEARLY HIGH
615.6236 XAF
YEARLY LOW
533.3591 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
575.3741 XAF

2020 BMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 615.6236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 533.3591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.2645 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 590.7694 to the December average rate of 538.8807, 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 615.6236 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 601.8230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,078,118 XAF
2019 Average 2,929,167 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,666,795 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 411,322.67 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

610.0872
532.4074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 595.1415, compared to 555.6068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.5347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 595.1415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 555.6068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 40.1981 XAF (High: 615.6236 / Low: 575.4255). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8603 XAF (High: 561.8272 / Low: 552.9669).

March Spread (Volatile) ±40.1981
October Spread (Stable) ±8.8603

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 18.0817 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.0817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 592.5024) against the same month in 2019 (average: 580.5339), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9685 (+2.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 592.5024
2019 Avg (March) 580.5339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 595.5675 584.6857 590.7694
February 608.0573 591.2559 600.8954
March 615.6236 575.4255 592.5024
April 608.8012 597.2109 603.6139
May 607.4323 590.1115 600.1984
June 589.6007 577.0703 582.8692
July 583.7195 552.5199 572.5636
August 558.9715 549.0788 554.4819
September 563.9754 550.1769 556.5516
October 561.8272 552.9669 557.4355
November 563.4671 547.9143 553.7273
December 543.4243 533.3591 538.8807