YEARLY HIGH
306.2618 XAF
YEARLY LOW
264.5882 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
285.5784 XAF

2020 BZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 306.2618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 264.5882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.6736 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 293.0910 to the December average rate of 267.3192, 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 306.2618 was up 2.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 298.4883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,531,309 XAF
2019 Average 1,453,689 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,322,941 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,367.91 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

303.2684
264.0511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 295.4525, compared to 275.7043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.7481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 295.4525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 275.7043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.6337 XAF (High: 306.2618 / Low: 285.6281). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4676 XAF (High: 278.7729 / Low: 274.3053).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.6337
October Spread (Stable) ±4.4676

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 8.7583 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 294.5008) against the same month in 2019 (average: 288.3142), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1866 (+2.15%).

2020 Avg (March) 294.5008
2019 Avg (March) 288.3142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 295.5063 288.5839 293.0910
February 301.5741 293.3545 298.0996
March 306.2618 285.6281 294.5008
April 302.9447 296.4153 300.0003
May 301.3674 292.8925 297.8492
June 292.6026 286.3701 289.1738
July 289.5362 274.1482 284.1120
August 278.5530 272.8516 275.3537
September 279.7422 273.0448 276.1095
October 278.7729 274.3053 276.5752
November 279.5782 271.8278 274.7565
December 269.5319 264.5882 267.3192